The Ontario government is assisting the people of Ukraine by providing $300,000 in humanitarian aid during this difficult and challenging time.
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Local donors gave over $15,000 to ‘Freedom Convoy’
A hacked list of donors shows nearly 90 people associated with local postal codes donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $15,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
Atwood Lions announce outdoor rink closed indefinitely ‘by order of North Perth’
It appears there will be no more skating at the outdoor rink in Atwood for the time being.
Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,
Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore
TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the province’s top…
Trudeau revokes use of Emergencies Act
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will be revoking a declaration of a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act, imposed 10 days ago in response to cross-border blockades and an occupation of downtown Ottawa protesting COVID-19 restrictions.
Another month, another record for North Perth real estate
Home sale prices, apparently, do not suffer from the “January Blues” like many of us do.
Emergencies Act architect Perrin Beatty reflects on first use of legislation
It’s Nov. 16, 1987, Brian Mulroney is Canada’s prime minister, and in the House of Commons stands defence minister Perrin Beatty.
Cyclones topple tough opponents for three straight weekend wins
The Listowel Junior Cyclones have got hot at the best possible time, picking up three straight wins last weekend over some of their biggest conference rivals.
Squires clip Drives in Game 1 of WOAA Senior A semifinals
Following a one-day delay due to inclement weather, the Petrolia Squires and Milverton Four Wheel Drives made it worth the wait for fans in their WOAA Senior ‘A’ semifinal series opener on Feb. 20.
Kempston & Werth Realty Ltd. brings back Valentine’s Day tradition
Kempston & Werth Realty Ltd. renewed its Valentine’s Day tradition of delivering flowers to local ladies at Caressant Care, Livingstone Manor and Royal Terrace on Feb. 14. All told, realty representatives brightened the days of 135 residents of the Listowel and Palmerston retirement homes.
GM BluePlan latest business to certify as Living Wage Employer
GM BluePlan Engineering is the latest North Perth organization to certify as a Living Wage Employer.
PC Connect ridership drops 33 per cent
Ridership on PC Connect dropped significantly in January compared to the previous month.
Perth County council awards contract for courthouse renos
Perth County council has awarded the contract for the courthouse elevator project.
Listowel Kinsmen announce first winners of Pot ‘O Gold early bird draw
The Listowel Kinsmen Club conducted its first of two Paddyfest Pot O’ Gold early bird draws on Feb. 11, with North Perth’s Katie Snell (above photo, at right) and Jordan Linstead (below photo, at left) selected as the winners of $500 gift certificates to Bakelaar Jewellers. The second early bird dra
