With a glimmer of spring on the horizon in addition to some pandemic-related restrictions set to loosen, many locals are starting to ask the million-dollar question with March right around the corner.
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Perth Meadows: North Perth’s self-sustaining seniors’ housing project
The inception of the Perth Adult Life Care Residence development was a community-driven project. A group of knowledgeable and passionate residents wanted to address the need for long-term care beds in the northern area of Perth County.
Skilled arrangement
Listowel Florist employees Amy Whittaker (front) and Vanessa Tasker display a pair of bouquets assembled during the Valentine’s Day rush on Feb. 14. Owners Ray and Brenda Heeres said that approximately 400 flower orders were filled on what is traditionally one of their busiest days of the year.
North Perth appoints new clerk, deputy clerk
The municipality has filled two integral positions at the municipal office.
Police investigating theft of swing from Listowel school playground
Police are investigating after the theft of a swing from a school in Listowel.
Province accelerates timeline for lifting public health measures
The Ontario government has announced an accelerated timeline for lifting numerous public health measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including ending provincial proof of vaccination requirements in most settings by March 1.
Perth-Wellington ‘Freedom Convoy’ set to roll on Feb. 19
An anti-mandate protest is set to roll through this area on Feb. 19, although organizers aren’t answering any questions about it.
‘The eyes of the world are upon us’: Ford declares state of emergency, tells Ottawa protesters to ‘go home’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew a line on Feb. 11, declaring a provincial state of emergency and pleading to protesters gathered in Ottawa and at critical Canadian border crossings to leave.
Guilty plea entered in 2019 death of Brockton man
Ronald Seifried, 60, of West Grey pleaded guilty in Walkerton Court on Feb. 2, to charges of dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain and provide assistance.
Province says free COVID rapid tests available at pharmacies, grocery stores beginning Feb. 9
The province says more than 44 million COVID-19 rapid testing kits will be made available to the general public for at-home use.
North Perth approves asphalt resurfacing work for Line 81
As part of the 2022 asphalt resurfacing program, staff brought forward a recommendation at the Feb. 7, council meeting to partner in the County of Perth Asphalt Reconstruction program again in 2022.
LDSS Library Learning Commons purchases swing chair
The LDSS Library Learning Commons recently purchased some adaptive furniture thanks to the generosity of the late Elizabeth Klockman. Ms. Klockman truly cared about children throughout her teaching career, and the therapy ball chair and swing chair purchased for the library in her name is a fine tri
Cyclones drop pair of home tests in return to action
Following an extended layoff that spanned a month and a half, the Listowel Junior Cyclones returned to the ice for regular season play over the weekend, dropping a pair of home matchups to the Caledon Bombers and Stratford Warriors.
West Grey defendant enters guilty plea in 2019 death of Brockton man
Ronald Seifried, 60, of West Grey pleaded guilty in Walkerton Court on Feb. 2, to charges of dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain and provide assistance.
Enbridge, North Perth Fire Dept. partner to bring fire, carbon monoxide deaths down to zero
On Feb. 7, Enbridge Gas, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) announced they are working to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
