While the 16th annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Gala was an evening to recognize the outstanding contributors of the local community, its primary purpose was much simpler in nature.
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Fire Marshal: Install carbon monoxide alarms, test regularly
This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms outside all sleeping areas and test them monthly.
Drives open Senior AA season with three consecutive losses
The 2022-23 WOAA Senior AA hockey season is underway, with the Milverton Four Wheel Drives yet to get into the win column.
LDSS senior boys’ volleyball team drops pair of games
The LDSS senior boys’ record dropped to 2-4 in Huron-Perth volleyball action on Oct. 20, after suffering a pair of home losses to Stratford DSS and Central Huron. The Lightning came up short in straight sets to Central Huron (25-21, 25-20), before falling in three to Stratford (22-25, 25-11, 25-8).
LDSS junior boys volleyball team in action
The LDSS junior boys’ volleyball team was in action on Oct. 20 in Listowel, dropping a pair of straight-set decisions to Stratford DSS (25-17, 25-13) and Central Huron (25-23, 25-21).
Kitchener law firm opens Listowel office
Lawyer and property owner of Madorin, Synder LLP Barristers and Solicitors, Bob Scriven, grins as he serves brisket to attendees of his Oct. 7 open house. The law firm, originally from Kitchener, has opened a new location in Listowel. The aim of the event was to invite the community out to see the n
Sound Six Investments subdivision application presented to county
The applications for two proposed subdivisions in the northeast end of Listowel were presented at the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting.
County approves Official Plan Amendment for mixed-use property in Listowel
At the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting, the warden and councillors received a report titled ‘Official Plan Amendment 206,’ for a planned mixed-use development in Listowel.
Listowel Trinity United Church hosts fall rummage sale
The annual Listowel Trinity United Church fall rummage sale on Oct. 20-21 saw attendees leave with a variety of new treasures, from clothes to toys and everything in between. Proceeds from the fundraiser are being divided between local charitable organizations such as the Listowel Salvation Army Thr
WI assembles for 83rd annual meeting
Members of Guelph Area Women’s Institutes met at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Oct. 19 for their 83rd annual meeting with the theme “Celebrate With Us – 125 Years of WI.”
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrates 30th anniversary
The Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The celebration was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel. Current and previous members, as well as guests, enjoyed a night of laughter and learning. The group meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at
NPEDAC priority plan report presented to council
At the Municipality of North Perth council meeting on Oct. 17, the North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee (NPEDAC) Priority Implementation Plan 2023 report was discussed.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Baker Family photos, and the origins of the jack-o-lantern
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
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.
