As Thanksgiving has come to an end and we all have sufficiently stuffed ourselves, we can turn our attention to the next holiday for kids and kids at heart, Halloween. Now with every good holiday, there always seems to be that one true identifiable symbol that is synonymous with that day. For Hallow
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Mayor Kasenberg comments on difficult election campaign
Mayor Todd Kasenberg admits that the 2022 municipal election campaign was markedly different than his first experience four years ago.
Howick council acclaimed
Ahead of the 2022 municipal elections on Monday, the Township of Howick had its council already acclaimed, therefore bypassing the nerves and nailbiting that other municipalities endured for their election.
Ehgoetz re-elected as Perth East mayor, Herlick defeated in North Easthope
The 2022 municipal election in Perth East saw little change from the previously-elected council.
Junior Cyclones rally for gutsy win over Siskins
Things were looking bleak for the Listowel Cyclones on Friday night, down 3-0 at the midway point of their GOJHL matchup with the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins. But hockey is a game of momentum, and any game can turn on a dime.
Housing in North Perth workplan discussed at Oct. 17 council meeting
An action plan dedicated to housing in North Perth was presented at the Oct. 17 North Perth council meeting.
Perth OPP investigating police impersonation incident
On Oct. 16, Perth County OPP officers responded to a report of an individual impersonating a police officer.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts tenth gala
It had been three long years since the last in-person gala fundraiser to benefit the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) took place. And while the pandemic-related hiatus may have caused an extended wait for its anticipated return, event organizers, sponsors, donators and attendees certainl
Mayor Kasenberg re-elected as North Perth goes to the polls
The (unofficial) results are in and North Perth residents have spoken, electing their 2022 municipal council for the coming term on Monday night.
Proposed Wroxeter walking trail raises concerns from residents
At the Oct. 18 Township of Howick council meeting, many concerned residents voiced their hesitations surrounding the proposed Wroxeter Walking Trail.
COVID outbreak declared over at Listowel Memorial Hospital
A COVID-19 outbreak that was declared at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Oct. 13 has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health, the hospital announced on Oct. 24.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon raises $364,000
The CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon event has a strong tradition of generating fundraising dollars in support of local hospitals, and this year was no exception.
Westfield students learn lacrosse
On Oct. 12-13, members of ‘Spartan Lacrosse’ visited North Perth Westfield Elementary School and led 15 classes on a mini lacrosse workshop. Students learned about the history of lacrosse and its ties to Indigenous culture, while the leaders emphasized the importance of education in following one’s
Ironmen drop weekend matchups
Despite jumping out to a 2-0 lead on visiting Kincardine last Friday night at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, the Wingham Ironmen (3-4-1-0) were unable to hold off the Bulldogs in a 3-2 overtime loss.
Zehrs conducts second fundraiser in support of NP Sports For Kids fund
Zehrs Markets Listowel provided another financial boost to the North Perth Sports For Kids (NPSFK) fund, donating just over $1,400 in support of the local charity.
