Following a one-day delay due to inclement weather, the Petrolia Squires and Milverton Four Wheel Drives made it worth the wait for fans in their WOAA Senior ‘A’ semifinal series opener on Feb. 20.
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Kempston & Werth Realty Ltd. brings back Valentine’s Day tradition
Kempston & Werth Realty Ltd. renewed its Valentine’s Day tradition of delivering flowers to local ladies at Caressant Care, Livingstone Manor and Royal Terrace on Feb. 14. All told, realty representatives brightened the days of 135 residents of the Listowel and Palmerston retirement homes.
GM BluePlan latest business to certify as Living Wage Employer
GM BluePlan Engineering is the latest North Perth organization to certify as a Living Wage Employer.
PC Connect ridership drops 33 per cent
Ridership on PC Connect dropped significantly in January compared to the previous month.
Perth County council awards contract for courthouse renos
Perth County council has awarded the contract for the courthouse elevator project.
Listowel Kinsmen announce first winners of Pot ‘O Gold early bird draw
The Listowel Kinsmen Club conducted its first of two Paddyfest Pot O’ Gold early bird draws on Feb. 11, with North Perth’s Katie Snell (above photo, at right) and Jordan Linstead (below photo, at left) selected as the winners of $500 gift certificates to Bakelaar Jewellers. The second early bird dra
North Perth council considering changes to zoning bylaw
Council is considering several changes to North Perth’s zoning bylaw, including when it becomes necessary for multi-unit residential dwellings to have a visitor parking spot.
Listowel OPP officer receives ‘Hero of the Year’ award nom
For the second straight year, the North Perth community has given Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Manny Coelho the recognition he deserves for his ongoing efforts that go above and beyond the call of duty.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Mitchell origins
In the continuing series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures, this week we feature the survey plan of Mitchell from 1859. Much research has been conducted on the origin of the name “Mitchell.” As it is Black History Month, and although there was a recent ar
IN PHOTOS – ‘Perth-Wellington Freedom Convoy 2022’
Hundreds of vehicles took part in the ‘Perth-Wellington Freedom Convoy 2022’ that made its way through Atwood, Listowel, Gowanstown, Palmerston, Teviotdale, Rothsay and Drayton on Monday afternoon, Feb. 21, with its participants flying flags and honking horns in support of ending pandemic-related ma
Perth County declares significant weather event amidst weekend whiteout
At 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, Perth County officially declared a ‘significant weather event’ as per Ontario Regulation 239/02. This declaration applied to all county roads and did not apply to local township roads or provincial highways.
Howick hockey club honours Listowel family with memorial bench, donation
During the winter months, if Dean Fischer wasn’t driving truck, chances are you’d find him at the local hockey rink in some capacity.
2022 North Perth budget proposes 2.3 per cent residential tax increase
Council has expressed its support of a proposed $16.8 million capital budget for 2022.
Roundabout at Line 87-Highway 23 could be five years away
The Ministry of Transportation says a roundabout at an intersection north of Listowel that could potentially aid in creating a much-needed truck bypass around the downtown core is on its radar.
Matt Duncan elected chair of Maitland Conservation board
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 16 via Zoom. They elected a new chair, vice-chair, and second vice-chair to the board of directors.
