From July 6, 1988
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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.
Fireworks light up the night sky for Atwood celebration
ATWOOD - Atwood held its annual Canada Day fireworks celebration at dusk on July 1.
15U Avengers boys headed to the Canadian Championships
ELMA - The 15U Elma Avengers boys team punched their tickets to the Canadian Championships in Manitoba in August.
All-way stop recommended at Mayne Corners
STRATFORD - Perth County’s July 3 decision to designate the intersection of Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 178, which is commonly known as Mayne Corners, an all-way stop will be finalized should Huron County Council agree.
Ship2Shore Holidays celebrates 20 years of business
LISTOWEL – Ship2Shore Holidays has a lot to celebrate in 2025. With two offices, one in Wingham…
Local man builds scale model of family barn
GOWANSTOWN - Roy Berfelz, 85, brought a to-scale replica of the old Yungblut barn for display at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here on June 28.
Listowel Fair celebrates 169th year with theme, ‘Fences and Fields’
LISTOWEL – Picture a drive down the highways or backroads with miles of fences and fields…
Multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron East
On June 9, members Huron County OPP opened an intimate partner violence investigation in Huron East.
Care, love of playwright for subject matter shines through ‘The Wind’
From the moment they enter the Blyth Festival to take in The Wind Coming Over the Sea – the world premiere performance that takes the second spot in the Blyth Festival’s 2025 season – theatregoers know this isn’t your typical theatre fare.
