This past week the eyes of the world were on the opening ceremony and beginning of competitions at the Tokyo 2020 (in 2021) Olympics.
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Listowel celebrates Tim Hortons Camp Day
happy with a steady flow of coffee during the 30th anniversary of Tim Hortons Camp Day on July 21.
North Perth Pride humbled by community support for recent fundraising event
“We belong, we’re strong and we need to be here,” Gebadia Haverkamp announced to the supporters who came out to North Perth Pride’s inaugural rural fundraising event on July 24.
North Perth council raises more concerns over new burn bylaw
The municipality has been working on updating the burn bylaw which has been in place since Sept. 17, 2001. On July 19, North Perth Fire Chief Ed Smith present a draft of an updated bylaw to council.
Listowel search warrant results in two arrests, multiple drug charges
On July 20, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Grey-Bruce CSCU, Wellington CSCU, Perth County OPP, and the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant...
North Perth council unanimously passes motion to adopt Indigenous land acknowledgement
Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen prefaced the notice of motion she brought forward on July 5, requesting North Perth to adopt an Indigenous land acknowledgement, noting its sensitive nature.
‘No matter how big, you need to reach out to us’
If you’re a ‘do-it-yourself’ person, you’ve likely completed a project at your home without requesting a locate before digging.
Transformation begins with struggle
I recently learned that when a butterfly is struggling to get out of the cocoon and you cut the cocoon, or in some way try to help it out, the butterfly dies. It has to be left to struggle because the struggle to escape the cocoon forces blood into its wings so it can spread them and be able to fly.
Province scaling back visitor restrictions at long-term care homes
Residents living in long-term care facilities across the province will soon be able to see more of their loved ones.
Fire safety also applies to cottage, trailer and RV this summer
As the end of another long school year comes to an end and the temperature continues to rise, I know a lot of us have been catching ourselves daydreaming about our fun-filled summer plans.
Hands on future
The fingerprints of those who serve their community long outlast an earthly life. Service of community is not constrained by geography or population, by amount given or time sacrificed.
Home sales in Huron-Perth establish new May record
The number of homes sold through the MLS System of the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS totalled 247 units in May 2021.
New United Way grant program provides timely investments
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce it is providing three organizations with Emergent/Emergency Need Grants (EENG) to assist them in continuing important pandemic relief programs and services.
As North Perth becomes more diverse, it is being asked to consider Pride
North Perth has historically been an isolated area for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, their families and friends, but in recent years that has shifted.
John Bell light standard replacement progressing
LISTOWEL – The summer baseball season is looking bright for local organizations that utilize the…
