Stratford-Perth Archives is celebrating a special anniversary this year! On Jan. 13, 1972, work began on a project championed by the late Tom Orr and the Stratford Public Library to protect the Orr Family Collection of local history books, documents and photographs, plus archival material from the P
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Stolen snowmobiles, trailers reported throughout Perth
Since November, a number of items have been stolen from properties in Perth County, including trailers and a snowmobile taken during a break and enter.
Local resident facing abduction charge
A North Perth resident is facing a charge following a missing person investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.
Impaired driver rolls vehicle
Another impaired driver has been arrested and charged after they rolled their car into a Perth East ditch earlier this month.
Fleeing, impaired driver racks up multiple charges
One person was charged after they drove while impaired, and struck an outbuilding at a residence in the Municipality of North Perth.
Extensive drug charges laid following traffic stop
A traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth in December has resulted in four people facing a variety of charges, seized drugs, and a damaged police cruiser.
Proposed $16.7 million capital budget may be lower, but North Perth still busy
Discussions continued on Jan. 12 for the 2022 budget with the focus on a capital budget, which is slightly lower than recent years at $16,768,219. Department heads walked council through some of the highlights of the proposed capital spending for the upcoming year.
Dog days of winter
Ben Parkhouse and dog Asher enjoy a walk through the snow-covered streets of Listowel on Jan. 17. Temperatures plummeted mid-month in typical January fashion, leaving North Perth under a blanket of snow and ice.
Huron Perth Public Health shifts online vaccine appointment booking to provincial system
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has shifted online vaccine appointment booking to the Provincial Vaccine Booking System.
University studies released on possible use of hemp CBD in the fight against COVID-19
Recent headlines announcing a discovery that includes using CBD as a possible way to combat the coronavirus have local expert Ashely Vander Velden, from Naturally Bongins in Wingham, concerned.
Province announces $4.3 million for Listowel Eastdale Elementary School expansion
Plans have been announced by the province to expand Listowel Eastdale Elementary School.
Deadline to renew driver’s licences, plate stickers fast approaching
The deadline to renew driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, health cards and other products that expired on or after March 1, 2020 is fast approaching.
Province announces new COVID-19 funding available for businesses
The provincial government is introducing a $10,000 grant for businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen.
Sledding on the slopes in Gorrie
It doesn’t matter the season, you will find children playing at the corner of Gorrie Line and James Street in the village of Gorrie. In the summer children are swimming in the pool and in the winter tobogganing down the hill, as pictured on Jan. 7 after the region was blanketed by a recent snowfall.
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in December
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by a 0.2 percentage point to three per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.8 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
