Following patterns of previous years, the local school boards in Perth County have the largest footprint on the 2025 public salary disclosure, with just under 1,000 combined individuals from the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board on the list.
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Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event
Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.
Listowel BIA sign contest deadline looms
LISTOWEL - The Listowel BIA continues to accept art work to the Summer Street Banner as part of their broader banner initiative, which is to brighten the town in an eye-catching way for years to come. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their custom designs before the April, 26 deadline.
Local Cadets tackle obstacles, build leadership in Listowel
LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1.
EarlyON organizes Easter egg hunt in Atwood
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Rae announces provincial funding for transit in Perth and Wellington
PERTH COUNTY - Through a March 31 release, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced that local municipalities will be receiving $882,866 to support rural public transportation through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program.
HPPH marks national public health week
STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is celebrating Canadian Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10, joining public health organizations across the country in recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.
Huron Perth Public Health celebrates Canadian Public Health Week 2026
STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is celebrating Canadian Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10, joining public health organizations across the country in recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.
Energrow named grant finalist
LISTOWEL - Energrow, a Listowel-based leader in sustainable agricultural technology, has been named one of the top 33 finalists in the 2025 Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest.
Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases
“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.”
Walkerton Herald-Times April 9 Turnbacks
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North Perth library refresh coming up
LISTOWEL - After more than 20 years, the Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) is getting a much-needed refresh and will introduce a lighter and brighter space.
St. Mary’s Catholic School wins anti-racism award
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is “bursting with pride” to announce that St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has been honoured with the Steve Mavers Award at the annual LUSO Community Anti-Racism Video Awards, a press release states.
Howick approves MTO request
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has requested an allowance for MTO to upgrade West Heritage Street at Highway 9 and Fordwich Line in June 2026 in preparation for the repaving of Highway 9 during construction season in 2027.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank executive director speaks on difference local farmers are making overseas
LISTOWEL - Members of the farming community here and in surrounding areas gathered at the Knox Presbyterian Church on March 25 to discuss how locals are making a difference in the fight against global hunger through the farming groups they participate in.
