ATWOOD - The Canada Day parade in the village of Atwood was part of a day-long celebration of the nation on July 1. Parade floats featured plenty of flags and fun entries.
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With summer comes storms: History of 1916 and 1925 Monkton storms
As we head into summer, we all know that there is a potential for thunder storms and that there…
Kasenberg delegates strong mayor powers
LISTOWEL - The mayor of North Perth is delegating some of his recently granted “strong mayor powers” back to the local council.
Police investigate motorcycle theft in Listowel
LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are investigating the theft of a motorcycle in Listowel that occured…
Dance production of ‘The Gratest Show’ held in Palmerston
PALMERSTON - Illustrated Movement Dance Academy staged ‘The Gratest Show,’ at the Palmerston and District Community Centre on June 21 and 22.
Magical Midways Inc. charged after 2022 safety maintenance violation
A July 2, 2025 release from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) stated that Magical Midways Inc., a carnival ride company based in Toronto and Woodstock, has pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Technical Standards and Safety Act, following a serious safety incident involving
Gorrie Parks Board slow pitch tournament declared municipally significant
HOWICK - Council here pulled a letter out of correspondence at its recent June 24 meeting, declaring the Gorrie Parks Board Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Tournament scheduled for July 18 to 19 to be of municipal significance.
Listowel Banner turnbacks for July 10, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its 35th annual Show n’ Shine…
Walkerton Herald-Times July 10 Turnbacks
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Living snow fences to be included in Perth County Stewardship Program
STRATFORD - Perth County Council reviewed the criteria for snow fence applications through its stewardship program at the July 3 meeting.
Purus Plastics GmbH, Mike Coates acquire Purus NA Ecoraster Inc.
LISTOWEL - Purus Plastics GmbH, in partnership with industry executive Mike Coates recently announced the successful acquisition of Purus NA Ecoraster Inc.’s shares from Jim and Nancy Brooks.
Council approves purchase of new one-tonne truck for public works
After searching around since before passing the 2025 budget, council here will be purchasing a 2025 Ram 5500 120CA 4x4 diesel truck with a Switch-N-Go cable hoist system, dump body, cipper box and toolbox for the public works department and Howick Landfill.
Corey Conners honoured with new photo op installation at Listowel Golf Club
LISTOWEL - A new photo-worthy landmark has officially been unveiled at the Listowel Golf Club – celebrating PGA Tour winner Corey Conners.
Province appoints Burlington CAO as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive
A release from the province claims it is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s 36 conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve.
Council apprehensively approves new budget process under province’s strong mayor powers framework
The changes to the budget process stem from the strong mayor powers being bestowed on the Mayor of North Perth on May 1, 2025, alongside 169 other municipal leaders, by the government of Ontario.
