MP John Nater wrote a letter to North Perth municipal council informing that the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) for 2022 has a call for proposals for community-based projects.
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North Perth receives Canada-Wide Early Learning, Child Care Enrollment update at Oct. 3 council meeting
The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Agreement was discussed in more detail at the Oct. 3 Municipality of North Perth council meeting.
Cyclones take two from Bandits, jump to fourth in Midwest
The Listowel Junior Cyclones made it four wins in a row following a successful home-and-home set against the Brantford Bandits this past weekend.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Stratford Shakespearean Gardens birdhouse
This is the 39th week of a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives. This week’s featured treasures are letters written by two men considered to be Canada’s most renowned ornithologists, naturalists, and conservationists.
Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act discussed at recent council meeting
At the Sept. 26 Municipality of North Perth council meeting, council discussed the letters it has received in opposition from other municipalities and townships in regards to the new bill presented at parliament, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act.
North Perth hosts ‘Amazing Race’ teen scavenger hunt
North Perth held its first ever Amazing Race teen community scavenger hunt on Oct. 6, where high school students competed in a variety of challenges across different locations in Listowel. Above: Participants enjoyed a pizza party after completing the race.
Chamber Business Excellence Awards gala set for Oct. 27
All the nominations are in and judges are making their final deliberations, with the only item remaining on the docket is the party itself when it comes to the 2022 North Perth Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) Business Excellence Awards.
Memorial Arena Park plans taking shape
Jerry Rozendal knows that the decision to remove Listowel Memorial Arena was not a popular one for many local residents.
North Perth all-candidates meeting enjoys capacity turnout on Oct. 6
If the large crowd on hand last Thursday night was any indication, the upcoming Oct. 24 municipal election is one of both interest and importance to North Perth residents.
Public meeting to rezone lots on Mary Street, Fordwich
There was a public meeting at the Oct. 4 Township of Howick council meeting to consider a proposed zoning bylaw amendment.
First natural gas connections made in Brunner
On Oct. 3, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, joined Minister of Energy, the Hon. Todd Smith, Township of Perth East Mayor Rhonda Ehgoetz and Enbridge Gas to mark the first natural gas connections in Brunner.
North Perth EarlyON, NPPL host stuffed animal sleepover
On Sept. 29 and 30, North Perth EarlyON, in collaboration with the North Perth Public Library, hosted a stuffed animal sleepover.
Trinity Fall Rummage Sale goes Oct. 20-21
the lamps are lit, and round the fire we children sit, a-telling ghost tales bit by bit!... It’s a GOBLIN!
TD Tree Day event held at Kerr Complex
The Listowel TD Tree Day event, held on Oct. 1 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, was possible due to the generous donations of time and energy from hundreds of volunteers and local businesses, the expertise of Maitland Conservation (MC), and the TD Ready Commitment.
Veterinarian accused of falsifying vaccine records leaves Milverton family heartbroken, seeking answers
A family in Milverton is heartbroken over the loss of their new four-legged family member, after the puppy recently passed away from parvovirus. And they are looking to the veterinarian who signed off on his vaccinations for answers.
