Friends of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) announced a new initiative to aid in igniting a community-wide love of reading from an early age on April 26, at the Listowel branch.
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Library hosts second annual youth poetry contest
On April 23, the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) hosted its second annual youth poetry contest presentation night at its Listowel branch.
Canada moves closer to point of no return with our national debt
There’s an old bit of wisdom courtesy of Ernest Hemingway that you go broke two ways: first gradually, then suddenly.
A Tale of Two Livington(e)s
In the past, many articles have been written about the two John Livingston(e)’s of Listowel. I think it is time for a bit of a refresher lesson on these two prominent Listowel figures.
Howick council passes application to amend zoning by-law
WROXETER – Howick Township held its council meeting on April 25 with a public meeting held under section 34 of the Planning Act to discuss the Howick Township zoning bylaw.
Community Living seeking support for ten-unit residential build
Community Living North Perth wants to build an 8-10 unit residential building with both individual apartments as well as shared areas specifically for people with developmental disabilities.
Elma Township PS hosts community electives
The community has come together to broaden the horizons of students at Elma Township Public School. The school implemented a new trial program for their students in Grades 5 - 8. The ‘Community Electives’ program offered students a glimpse of new skills and hobbies. The three-week program was held o
Tipi-raising event held near Gowanstown
Kaswentha/Two Row Now, a group of Indigenous and local allies who have been gathering information and creating events designed to address Truth and Reconciliation in the Huron-Perth areas, has reached a significant milestone.
Regional organizations promote equitable access to tax services
It’s tax season and most people are busy doing their own taxes or paying someone to do them. However, since access to tax services is not equitable, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) and Poverty to Prosperity Huron Perth (P2P) are spreading the word about an existing service available to residents who
MC Board reviews changes to Conservation Authority Act
The Maitland Conservation (MC) board of directors reviewed the results of the new singular Conservation Authority Regulations that now replaces MVCA’s previous Regulations (Ontario Regulation 164/06 and R.R.O. Reg 117) and associated changes to the Conservation Authorities Act at the regular MC boar
Local man to play pool for 30 hours, raising money for ALS
Billiards is an activity that can be enjoyed at all ages and by players of all different levels of skills. Playing for a couple hours is fun - playing all night, even better. But for 30 hours? Now, that’s a commitment - an accomplishment that Ty Cross is aiming to complete from 10 a.m. on May 4 to 4
How do we boost productivity? Give workers a piece of action
As the former CEO of Magna International, one of Canada’s largest manufacturing companies, my philosophy was always that employees don’t work for you – they work with you.
The Paper Bag Premier
Just when you thought our provincial government couldn’t possibly have any more flops to flip, Premier Doug Ford and Co. have managed to announce a reversal of yet another major policy initiative.
Ottawa housing aid targets millennials, Gen Z
It seems Ottawa has been listening. A major focus of last week’s federal budget was housing, with billions of dollars directed to improving the chances of home ownership for millennials and Gen Z, who now make up a majority of the workforce.
Mitchell held grand celebration in 1923
Mitchell was declared to be a town via an 1873 proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor that was made official at the beginning of 1874.
