Council passed a motion tabled by Coun. Todd Kasenberg on Aug. 5, requesting a review of the financial performance of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to support council’s understanding of the viability of the corporation.
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Wallace Avenue South one-way pilot project to begin next week
A portion of Wallace Avenue South will become a one-way street for up to six weeks starting the week of Aug. 16.
Dave Mounsey Fund donates defibrillator to It Takes A Village, honouring Matilda Green
The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund made its 129th donation of a defibrillator on Aug. 4. It Takes A Village received the defibrillator in the memory of nursing sister Matilda Ethel Green.
Funnel clouds spotted outside Listowel, Aug. 7
While a lengthy thunderstorm last Saturday evening certainly had the potential to create a more violent weather event, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has confirmed that no tornadoes touched down in the area.
Local youth express excitement about their return to playing lacrosse
After a summer without the sport, local players are excited that the North Perth Lacrosse Association is back in full swing.
Howick applying for second grant for trail system
After a recommendation from staff, council decided to apply for a second grant to pay for the installation of a trail system within the Howick tri-villages.
Pethick named executive director of Foundation For Education Perth-Huron
The board of directors of the Foundation For Education Perth-Huron recently announced the appointment of Laura Pethick as executive director. Pethick started work with the Foundation on July 19.
Midwestern Newspapers GM presented with Silver Quill
On Aug. 4 Canadian Community Newspapers Association board member, David Adsett (left), and London Publishing’s Doug Rowe (right) presented the Silver Quill Award to Midwestern Newspapers General Manager, Bill Huether (middle) for his 25 years of service to the media industry.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Truth and Reconciliation, 94 calls to action
The Truth and Reconciliation 94 calls to action are a direct result of the Indian Residential School settlement agreement that began in September 2007, intending to bring a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS).
Charges laid in Listowel break and enter case
Police have arrested an individual after a break, enter and theft was completed at a property in Listowel.
Listowel resident charged following historical sexual assault investigation
A Listowel resident is facing sexual assault charges following a historical investigation.
Listowel teen facing numerous charges following investigation
A Listowel resident is facing numerous charges, including assault and theft, following his arrest on July 31.
Listowel resident facing multiple assault charges
A Listowel resident is facing multiple charges following an investigation by Perth County OPP.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
