The Government of Ontario, partnering with the federal government, has announced up to $19,668,735 to bring high-speed internet to up to 2,700 households and businesses in underserved areas throughout Perth-Wellington and surrounding areas.
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Monkton Fire Station unveils new truck
The North Perth Fire Department’s Monkton station has a new set of wheels. The station recently received its new fire truck, and were happy to show it off last week. Pictured, from left: Tod Finnie, Dennis McEwen, Fire Chief Ed Smith, North Perth CAO Kris Snell.
Perth County council moving public meetings from lower tiers to Stratford
County council is the planning authority for official plan amendments (OPA), applications for Plans of Subdivision and Plans of Condominium. Until Aug. 5, it delegated the authority to conduct public meetings for these planning issues to two or more members of county council at the lower-tier munici
‘Frauds and scams continue to be an issue’
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say there has been a rise in elaborate and organized fraud occurrences in recent weeks.
North Perth firefighters remember longtime Listowel Fire Chief Tom Blackmore
In the decades leading up to amalgamation, North Perth’s three fire departments largely operated independently from one another.
John Idington: Integral part of Perth County’s judicial history
One of Canada’s most famous judges of the early twentieth century, Supreme Court Justice John Idington had a deep connection to Perth County.
Removal of the Listowel Memorial Park dam
Removal of the Listowel Memorial Park dam commenced last week, as a process many years in the making nears its completition in continuing efforts to rehabilitate the stretch of Maitland River that runs through town.
Kasenberg introduces motion requesting review of MPAC performance in Perth County
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.
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.
