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Although there were slightly less total building permits issued in 2023 than in 2022, the total number of dwelling units created in Howick Township was significantly higher.

Navigating the health-care system, even at smaller rural hospital sites like in Listowel and Wingham, isn’t always cut and dry. Every little change can make a big difference to the patient or caregiver experience, so that they can focus on what is truly important – and that’s getting healthy.

A delegation to North Perth council on Jan. 15 asked to pass a zoning bylaw to regulate wind turbines. 

People pass away. That is the unfortunate side effect of living. Every single person alive today will die, eventually. But where the similarity ends is how loved ones say goodbye.

The 39th annual Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree went off without a hitch last weekend, despite the snowy weather. Thirty-six teams from across the region braved the cold to travel to the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Another tight-checking matchup in Huron-Perth Athletics varsity girls’ hockey action last week resulted in another point in the standings for the LDSS Lightning, who played to a 1-1 tie with the South Huron Panthers on Jan. 10.

The U13 Central Perth Predators C girls participated in the Huntsville Girls Annual Hockey Tournament on Jan. 12-14. The team went 2-1 in round robin pool play, beating the Lindsay Lynx and Stittsville Rockets. Central Perth lost to the Orillia Hawks in its final round robin matchup, but advanced to

Both the LDSS junior and senior girls’ volleyball squads were in regular season action against a pair of Huron-Perth Athletics opponents on Jan. 11 in Listowel. The seniors (2-4) took down Central Huron in straight sets (25-21, 25-14) before falling to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School later in

If last weekend’s home-and-home matchup with the Elmira Sugar Kings could be considered a measuring stick of sorts for the Listowel Cyclones, then all signs point to the local club being a true contender for the Midwestern Conference crown as the 2023-24 GOJHL season marches on towards its conclusio

Jevon Coxon has taken inspiration in the wise words of many people over the years.

The real estate market in North Perth is showing signs of an upward trend following a fourth straight month of solid sales.

There are many rural villages throughout Perth County with rich histories. One of these villages is Carthage, which is located in the north part of Mornington Ward in Perth East.

Manager of Finance Corey Bridges shared that the 2024 capital budget is $16.9 million, and includes 37 projects, with $10.5 million funded from reserves; $2.42 million funded from Canada Community Building Fund, Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and municipal partners, and; $4.1 million funded

In a public meeting to discuss the development of 670 Main St. E. in Listowel, there were no signs of opposition, from council or the public.

Council’s work to develop a housing-focused Community Improvement Plan (CIP) has piqued the interest of a local developer.