Stacey Ash, representing a new organization called Level Up, which is part of the North Perth Healthcare Action Coalition, delivered some sobering news regarding the future of the local health care community at the Dec. 4 council meeting.
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Council agrees to fund 50% of school bus stop arm camera pilot project
Council plans to be a leader in school bus safety. At the Nov. 29 budget meeting, North Perth council agreed to fund 50 per cent of the school bus stop arm camera pilot project.
North Perth ranked in top 100 of Canada’s Most Livable Cities
Based on a wide range of criteria, the Municipality of North Perth has made the top 100 in a recent Canada-wide list compiled by the Globe and Mail.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Monkton Santa Claus Parade
The 2023 edition of the Monkton Christmas Parade was another big success on Dec. 2, with many floats and hundreds out to support the event.
Region’s unemployment rate jumps slightly
In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 5.7 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
OHC holds press conference at Queen’s Park on service closures at rural hospitals
The Ontario Health Coalition has just released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”
Local softball players lead Canada to World Softball Cup bronze
Alex McGillivray doesn’t overly consider himself a power hitter, but there’s no arguing that the Durham native is a clutch hitter after he tagged a two-run home run at the U18 World Softball Cup (WSC) in Mexico to lead Team Canada to the bronze medal.
Howick honours retiring treasurer
Howick Reeve Doug Harding, among other members of the community, bid farewell to Howick Treasurer Brenda Weishar at an open house event on Nov. 30 hosted at the municipal office.
Maitland Conservation Foundation ‘Inspired by Nature’ campaign continues
The Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) works in partnership with Maitland Conservation (MC) to raise funds for various watershed projects. The Foundation is in the second year of its five-year ‘Inspired by Nature’ fundraising campaign to raise $650,000.
Howick concerned about representation the Huron OPP detachment board
It appears Howick may have missed their chance to be included in the Huron OPP detachment board, although they were only given three days’ notice.
Newry Bus Lines ‘stuffs the bus’ for local food bank
Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders (left) was presented with plenty of food and toy items courtesy of Newry Coach Lines’ ‘Stuff the Bus’ initiative following the Atwood Christmas Parade last weekend. In addition to all the goodies that will be used to fill Salvation Army
Listowel author releases fifth book, first junior fiction work
Everyone has a different outlet for their emotions. It took Listowel author Jen Courtney a long time to discover hers, and now she wants to help her youth readers find theirs.
North Perth’s Alex Brooks wins PWSA award
North Perth’s Alex Brooks had an outstanding baseball season in 2023, and her individual prowess was recognized on Nov. 25 by the Provincial Women’s Softball Association when she received the Carol Cleverly Award as the Most Promising Minor Catcher (U15 Tier 1 Division) in the organization. In addit
Drives hang on for second win of season over Centenaries
The Milverton Four Wheels Drives added another win to the column in the 2023-24 Ontario Elite Hockey League standings with a narrow 2-1 victory over the Seaforth Centenaries on Sunday afternoon at the Perth East Recreation Complex.
Cyclones slay Warriors, fall to Siskins in marathon shootout
The Listowel Cyclones continue to prove they’re amongst the GOJHL’s elite clubs after extending their season-high point streak to 12 games last weekend against a pair of top-tier Midwestern Conference opponents.
