Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch updated the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Nov. 17 about the progress of the Façade Improvement Program which was launched this year.
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Monkton Lions, Kinsmen hosting reverse Santa Claus parade on Dec. 4
Once again this year, the Monkton Lions and local Kinsmen will be hosting a reverse Santa Claus Parade.
‘I just have to figure out where I’m going to go from here’
Every year when most are still preoccupied with getting ready for Halloween, Paulette Gravestock is already thinking well beyond fall to the next season. Thinking big – or rather, small. But also big.
Them Donnellys: ‘A diamond in the rough’
There have been many books, news stories and plays written about the Donnelly family of Biddulph Township over the years. Discord seemed to follow them and on the fateful night of Feb. 4, 1880, they met their demise.
Elma Township Public School receives $25K donation for playground replacement project
NEWRY – It’s been a tough go for the kids are Elma Township Public School over the past couple…
MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election
The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.
HPPH opens vaccination bookings for children 5-11
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has opened its COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking system for children aged five to 11 years old as of Nov. 23, 2021.
Listowel Salvation Army launches Christmas Kettle Campaign
LISTOWEL – The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign kicked off with a launch at Zehrs on…
Advisory committee considers youth retention, attraction
The North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee mulled over ideas to encourage youth retention and attraction in the region during its meeting on Nov. 17. Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch invited business sector members of the committee to give their thoughts on how the community
OPP investigating vandalism incidents in Listowel
olice are investigating after a number of locations around Listowel Memorial Park were vandalized last week.
HPPH preparing for vaccinations of children aged five to 11
HURON-PERTH – Today (Nov. 19), Health Canada announced approval of the paediatric Pfizer-BioNTech…
Matthew Rae seeks PC nomination for Perth-Wellington
One day after Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced he will not be seeking re-election in the 2022 provincial election; a candidate has already announced their intentions to seek the Conservative Party nomination in the riding.
‘We are thrilled to have high school athletics back’
Despite new regulations and protocols, shortened seasons and generally a different look to the high school sports slate for 2021-22, at the end of the day Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) is just glad to have organized athletics back on the table.
Listowel U18 Reps eliminated from Silver Stick contention
The Listowel U18 Reps didn’t get the chance to play beyond the group stage in the regional Silver Stick championships held in Wingham last week.
Cyclones drop weekend home tests, fall to seventh in Midwestern standings
With a third of the 2021-22 GOJHL season in the books, the Listowel Junior Cyclones have some heavy lifting ahead of them if they want to finish in the top half of the Midwestern Conference standings.
