“I would compare this one to ‘the baseball season’ of challenges. For anybody who has trained, a half-marathon is probably nothing. But it’s the grind to do the 52 of them. Baseball itself is easy, but if you string that many games together…”
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Fall economic statement benefits small municipalities
Ontario released its 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario earlier this month. The plan will fund critical infrastructure projects, seek to attract increased investment, and aims to restore leadership in auto manufacturing. It will also provide greater funding for small and
Home sales remain strong in North Perth
The average sale price of homes in North Perth dropped nearly $200,000 in October compared to September.
Perth County OPP Auxiliary hosting annual holiday food drive, Dec. 4
For many of us, the holiday season serves as a time to reflect upon our blessings, and to reach out to those in need.
Atwood Rona donates $5,600 to local Lions Club
Each year, Lowe’s Canada challenges its Canadian network, including the Moffatt and Powell Rona in Atwood, to fundraise for local non-profit organizations or public schools during the Heroes Campaign. The Atwood store chose the local Lions Club to be the recipient of this year’s funds, recently pres
North Perth council opts to maintain old Monkton fire hall for training usage
Fire Chief Jenny Pape made a request on Nov. 15, which council agreed to, allowing the old Monkton fire station to be retained for training and storage purposes.
MAPH helps new Canadians with rapid COVID testing, vaccinations
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) remains busy bringing supplies to new Canadian families, encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and providing rapid testing.
Taxi rates rise in Listowel for first time since 2015
Council voted in favour of raising rates for local taxi services provided by Listowel Taxi and TJ’s Taxi Service on Nov. 15. Passengers will see rates rise by one dollar in December.
‘Minute interviews’ featured questions still relatable today
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Stratford paper ran a column titled “Minute Interviews.” Some questions were amusing, while others were quite serious and still resonate today. Some were directed at adults and some to children. The question to you is: how would you have answered?
John Nater appointed to Shadow Cabinet, Nov. 9
On Nov. 9, the Honourable Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, announced the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet for the new Parliament. Perth-Wellington Member of Parliament, John Nater, will now serve as Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage.
Truck route discussion dominates recent North Perth Transportation Master Plan public meeting
Discussion at the North Perth Public Information Centre (PIC) for a draft of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) on Nov. 10 focused heavily on potential routes for the long-awaited truck bypasses around Listowel and active transportation routes such as trails and cycling corridors.
Green Party leader visits innovative permeable paving business in Listowel
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner toured the Waterloo, North Perth and Wellington area on Nov. 9 to visit local green businesses and call for more supports to kickstart a green recovery from COVID-19.
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election to the provincial legislature in 2022.
Local ‘Booby Box’ campaign raises $10K for breast cancer research
There’s no denying Heidi Schlumpf has an unbelievable outlook on life. It was heightened considerably more following a life-changing diagnosis in April.
Positive COVID case numbers continue to creep back up in Huron-Perth
Mirroring an upward trend throughout the province this month, COVID-19 case numbers have continued on an upward trajectory in the region, according to the latest data from Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH).
