On May 16, North Perth council passed a motion to make an agreement to sell the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library at 260 Main St. W. to United Way Perth-Huron.
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Elma TPS nearing playground completion
Following a process that has been over three years in the making, the finish line is finally in sight for Elma Township Public School (ETPS) administrators, teachers, school council members and of course, the students.
Housing, agriculture, freedom among key discussions tackled at all-candidates’ meeting
MPP candidates for Perth-Wellington came together at Listowel’s Ag. Hall on May 17 as part of the all-candidates’ meeting. Hosted by the Perth County Federation of Agriculture and the Listowel Agricultural Society, candidates were invited to speak about agricultural and rural issues.
Howick council pleased with feedback from March Break camp
During the 2022 March Break, the Howick Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Family Betterment Committee and local volunteers, hosted a week-long day camp at the Howick Community Centre.
Budget amendments, bylaw enforcement shortages discussed during recent meeting
At the May 16 North Perth council meeting, many important motions were brought to the table, including budget amendments for the learning hub initiative and issues concerning bylaw enforcement shortages.
LDSS Huron-Perth Track and Field Championships Results
Field Events Junior girls’ long jump 2. Jillian Alexander
Legionnaires rout Nationals in 2022 MOSBL season opener
There may have been some pre-game jitters for the Listowel Junior Legionnaires heading into their 2022 season opener last Friday night, but they certainly didn’t last long.
LDSS senior girls and boys’ soccer teams were in action on May 10
The LDSS senior girls and boys’ soccer teams were in action on May 10, with a pair of home games each against visiting St. Marys and F.E. Madill
Mom Loves Local vendor market
the Mom Loves Local vendor market at the Howick Community Centre on May 7
Crash leads to drug charges for couple
Two people have been charged following a collision on Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth. On May 7 at approximately 7:30 a.m.
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A: Matthew Rae, Conservative Party
Growing up on my family’s dairy farm just north of Harriston, I understand the value of hard work and the importance of agriculture to our riding.
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A : Sandy MacGregor, Ontario Party
I am a husband, father, and grandfather of four. I grew up in Kitchener, but now call Mount Forest home. I have worked in child and youth services all my professional life, including for the last 21 years at a high school.
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A : Ashley Fox, Liberal Party of Ontario
My name is Ashley Fox and I’m a Registered Practical Nurse. I grew up in Harriston and now reside in Palmerston with my husband, Jeff. My experience in nursing is primarily in senior care, including time in hospitals, addiction care, retirement homes, and long-term care.
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A: Jo-Dee Burbach, Ontario NDP
I decided to run provincially because I care about people, and I believe that families deserve better than what they have lived through for the past four years
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A : Laura Bisutti, Green Party of Ontario
I grew up in Mount Hope, in a rural area south of Hamilton. I graduated from Mohawk College with a diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology and eventually came to Stratford in 1988 for a job in research and development compounding rubber.
