While the provincial unemployment rate increased last month, the local rate dropped to below four per cent.
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IN PHOTOS: Milverton’s Remembrance Day Service, 2023
Branch 565 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Milverton hosted its annual Remembrance Day service on Sunday, Nov. 5 between the Perth East Recreation Complex and the Temperance Street cenotaph.
Senior Lightning fall in H-P basketball semis
The LDSS senior girls’ basketball season has officially come to a close, following the club’s 58-8 loss to the powerhouse St. Michael Catholic Secondary Warriors in the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff semifinals on Nov. 6.
Cyclones stretch winning streak to six with second straight weekend sweep
After an up-and-down start to the 2023-24 GOJHL campaign, the Listowel Cyclones have very much righted the proverbial ship as of late.
Ellis Home Hardware Building Centre celebrates National Tree Day
Ellis Home Hardware Building Centre celebrated National Tree Day in September by planting 20 trees at Greenwood Park in Milverton. The trees were planted as part of a multi-year tree planting and park revitalization project spearheaded by the Township of Perth East and the Milverton Lions Club. In a
Five local standouts named Women of Distinction
North Perth is fortunate to have countless Women of Distinction within its ever-growing populace, and five of them were appropriately recognized during a recent event highlighting outstanding females in the community while also supporting a worthy cause.
Westfield hosts Holiday Craft and Vendor Sale, Nov. 4
The second annual North Perth Westfield Elementary School Holiday Craft and Vendor Event was held on Nov. 4 in support of its ongoing playground replacement project. Over 40 vendors took part, and even featured an early holiday season visit from Santa Claus himself among other attractions.
Listowel hospital site needs long-term sustainability study
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors had a full agenda for its October meeting, with several different issues discussed.
Keeso’s ‘Letterkenny’ set to air final season on Dec. 25
“You were talkin’ about your favourite TV show with your pals the other day…”
Howick Optimist Club announced 50/50 winner
The Howick Optimist Club would like to thank the community for its continued support, most recently with the 50/50 draw held in September. The support allowed the Howick Optimist Club to raise $6,850, which will be put back into programs in the Township of Howick. The club says these proceeds will a
Perth East veteran honoured following post-WWI death
An announcement in the Milverton Sun on Nov. 6, 1919 called on members of the Great War Veterans Association to don their uniforms once more and gather to honour the memory of one of their younger members.
Upcoming Tim Hortons Smile Cookie proceeds being allocated to Listowel Memorial Hospital
The addition of a second Tim Hortons Smile Cookie initiative later this month stands to benefit the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF).
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church hosts annual craft and bake sale
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Line 88 in Wallace Ward held its 17th annual craft and bake sale on Nov. 4, with all proceeds being allocated directly back into church operations. The event featured 20 vendors and a raffle, and was well attended by the community.
Listowel Remembrance service set for Nov. 11
Branch 259 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting its annual Remembrance Day service this Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Listowel Cenotaph.
Perth County views previews of 2024 archives, courthouse, paramedic budgets
Increased staffing costs, and inflation in overhead costs appear to be the common themes in the 2024 budget previews from Archives, Courthouse, and Paramedic Services presented to Perth County council at its Nov. 2 meeting.
