While Jen Courtney’s four published books are all undeniably children’s literature, it still amazes her how much feedback she receives from parents who also took away something valuable from the messages contained within.
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Mixed reactions follow papal remorse
Pope Francis told a delegation of Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit people that he was sorry for some bad apples who ran the residential schools, but he fell short of apologizing on behalf of the church for the horrors that happened behind closed doors at these institutions.
State of emergency lifted in Perth County, North Perth
Two years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the local state of emergency has been lifted.
Police charge driver of truck that crashed into downtown Listowel storefronts
Police have charged the driver of a tractor-trailer that crashed into building in downtown Listowel earlier this year.
Foxton Fuels celebrates its 50th year in business
For most of Mark Foxton’s life, he can remember his father, Bob Foxton, being an entrepreneur. When Mark was young, he remembers his father running a mobile lunch business, and prior to that, he was a foreman at Lloyd Doors.
Province introduces new legislation to address housing crisis
The province tabled new legislation on March 30 that takes aim at municipal planning schemes to address a lack of housing supply.
UPDATE: Deceased identified in fatal crash near Molesworth
A fatal crash near Molesworth earlier this morning is currently under investigation by the Perth County OPP.
Cyclones to close out regular season March 31
It’s going to take all 48 regular season games to determine whom the Listowel Cyclones will face in the opening round of the 2022 Midwestern Conference playoffs.
Central Perth U15 Local League team wins WOAA championship
The Central Perth U15 LL squad captured the WOAA White Division championship on March 25, doubling up the Kincardine Kinucks 4-2 in the decisive game.
Another solid month for local home sales
The average sale price of homes in North Perth dropped by more than $100,000 in February compared to the previous month, however it is still a seller’s market.
Nine North Perth employees make Sunshine List
The annual “Sunshine List,” which discloses those who work in the public sector and earn more than $100,000 annually, was released last week.
Collaboration across the county key to North Perth’s emergency response plan
During North Perth’s March 21 council meeting, David Clarke, emergency management coordinator (CEMC), presented a report on last year’s response and what they’ll be focusing on in the next 3-5 years. Collaboration across the county is key, he said.
From tree to table: Hoover’s Maple Syrup and the intricate science behind syrup production
Terry Hoover kills the engine of his Kubota utility vehicle and climbs out of the cab into the cool but comfortable early February air.
Council looks to establish bird watching zone behind local water treatment plant
Amy Gangl, manager of programs in North Perth, asked Doug Grant what the next project is now that the Listowel Memorial Park dam has been removed. That project had taken over the last 15 years of his life, and now he has his eyes set on the next project: a bird watching zone. Hopefully, it won’t tak
Pettapiece announces largest LTC expansion program in Canada
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recently announced the largest investment in long-term care homes in Canada. The magic number? $6.4 billion.
