LISTOWEL - In the good news section of the May 27 AMDSB trustee meeting, Chair Michael Bannerman shared that on May 20 Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, visited Listowel Eastdale Public School, accompanied by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
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AMDSB investigating new scenario in boundary review
SEAFORTH - As the Avon Maitland District School Board of Trustees was reviewing the final adjusted options in the North Perth Boundary Review, which aims to solve overpopulation at local schools, yet another option was suggested for investigation.
Fire at Walmart closed store for multiple days, store now reopened
LISTOWEL - Walmart Listowel announced via its social media pages that it reopened on May 29 after a fire occurred.
Community Living North Perth opens new home with support from $200,000 Trillium Foundation grant
LISTOWEL - A ribbon-cutting for the Community Living North Perth’s (CLNP) opening of a new home in Listowel’s west end was held on Friday May 30.
North Perth raises Pride flag on June 2
LISTOWEL - On behalf of the Municipality of North Perth, Mayor Todd Kasenberg and a representative of the North Perth Pride Committee Billy Robertson spoke to the crowd gathered at the municipal office on June 2.
14th annual North Perth Character Run a success, had over 230 participants
LISTOWEL – The 14th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 29 with over 230…
Maplevue Farms celebrates World Milk Day
NORTH PERTH - June 1 every year marks World Milk Day.
County launches brochure for Local Food Week
STRATFORD - Perth County is celebrating Local Food Week (June 2–8) with the official launch of the 2025 Explore brochure.
Spinrite closes doors in Listowel after 73 years of manufacturing
LISTOWEL - A business that has long been associated with the identity of the town of Listowel, Spinrite announced on June 3 that it will be closing its doors locally.
Lobb back as opposition critic for digital government
Local MP Ben Lobb was reappointed as the critic for digital government, with the added portfolio of artificial intelligence in Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s shadow cabinet.
North Perth Dog Park working group hosts open house
The North Perth Dog Park working group hosted an open house at Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 14, providing education on their design and plans for the town’s first official dog park.
Encountering the risen Jesus
Our Easter celebrations are over for this year, but are there any signs that the resurrection of…
First look at asset management plan shows $20 million funding gap
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got an early look at the asset management plan, which, according to the staff report, is expected to be finalized next month.
North Perth renews agreement with MVCA ahead of conduit project
LISTOWEL - Like a good sailor, it appears North Perth is preparing for a storm ahead, as inspections have shown the Listowel conduit will require repairs in the future.
Carson marks last auction with calves to benefit local groups
David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd.’s final sale last week raised over $33,000 for local community groups and organizations through a charity sale of three calves.
