ONTARIO - Local residents will soon have closer access to GO Train routes to Union Station in Toronto.
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Changes coming to North Perth commercial, industrial recycling
LISTOWEL - Local businesses will soon see a change in their recycling pickup schedule, as well as a new red lid on their blue boxes.
Costume ‘Pawty” fundraiser held for North Perth Dog Park
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Dog Park Committee held a costume “pawty” and walk on Oct. 18 at Listowel Kinsmen Park.
Intermediate girls soccer tournament held at Elma Township Public School
ATWOOD - Elma Township Public School hosted an Intermediate Girls Soccer Tournament on Oct. 15.
Perth County takes first look at 2026 stewardship program, Ehgoetz questions approval process
STRATFORD - In two reports from Resiliency and Stewardship Coordinator Hannah Cann, the outline for the 2026 stewardship program as well as the 2025 intake results were presented to Perth County Council on Oct. 16. However, Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East) wanted to discuss the continuation of the
Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments
Oct. 13, 2025 U16A – Bruce Grey Bulls (4) at Southeast Surge (3) Oct. 14, 2025 U11B – Southeast…
Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from the past week.
CUPW rotating strikes begin in Listowel, Wingham
LISTOWEL/WINGHAM - On Oct. 22, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) was seen striking in front of the post offices in Listowel and Wingham.
Surge fields 12 teams between new A, B-level hockey leagues
The Southeast Surge minor hockey association has had a good start to its year according to association Chair Geoff Gunson, despite some early growing pains.
Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short
In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.
CUPW strikes switch to rotating basis
OTTAWA - On Thursday, Oct. 9, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced the ongoing strike, in response to proposed changes to Canada Post’s mandate and operations, would end and rotating strikes would take its place.
North Perth launches new public safety video to share a powerful message
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth and the North Perth Fire Department announced on Oct. 10 the launch of a new grain bin safety public service announcement (PSA) created by Memory Tree Productions.
Cyclones score on empty net, come out with 2-0 win against London Nationals
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones took on the London Nationals on Oct. 8 at the Western Fair Sports Centre in London.
Thanksgiving in the past’s paper pages
Essential for many Thanksgiving celebrations is the turkey dinner which is served with a selection…
RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland
WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?
