It was a mixed bag of results for local schools when it comes to the Education Quality and Accountability Officer (EQAO) test results.
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North Perth council dissolves human resources committee
North Perth council has dissolved the Human Resources Committee effective for the new council during its Nov. 7 meeting.
OPP 2023 total policing cost for North Perth over $2.5 million
The council of the Municipality of North Perth received the OPP municipal policing 2023 annual billing statement at its Nov. 7 meeting.
Milverton remembers
Local Legion members and dignitaries conducted a Remembrance Day service for the public at the Milverton Cenotaph on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Fifty Archives Treasures: First World War letter from Capt. Albert James Pequegnat
Albert James Pequegnat served as a Captain in the 1st Canadian Field Ambulance Corp during World War I. When he died in 1959, his obituary reported that, “after 1917... he became an ambassador of good will to American troops in the U.S. and Honolulu.” His brothers George and Nelson also served in th
CUPE protest outside of MPP Rae’s office
CUPE Protestors lined the streets of Lorne Avenue West in Stratford, outside of MPP Matthew Rae’s office, on Nov. 4 to protest the Ontario government passing Bill 28, the province’s Keeping Students in Class Act, 2022.
AMDSB director of education discusses 2022-23 work plan
At the Oct. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, the board’s senior team and Director of Education, Dr. Lisa Walsh, presented the Director’s Work Plan for 2022-23. It was explained that the plan is to align with the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivit
Listowel Ag Society hosts annual Harvest Dinner
There were many smiles in attendance at this year’s Harvest Dinner hosted by the Listowel Agricultural Society on Nov. 5.
Perth County to implement Land Acknowledgement plan
At the Nov. 3 Perth County council meeting, a report titled “Perth County Land Acknowledgement” was presented to council. The report establishes a Land Acknowledgement for use by Perth County and provides a three- phase implementation plan to be led by Corporate Communications.
Fundraising event to benefit Westfield playground project
The North Perth Westfield Elementary School playground fundraising committee is hoping to see the community out in force this weekend for an event with its proceeds geared towards benefitting local children for years to come.
Mayor Kasenberg in the running for Perth County Warden
At the Nov. 3 meeting of Perth County council, North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg expressed his interest in seeking election for warden of the council, after current Warden and Perth South Mayor, Jim Aitcheson, expressed his desire to depart from the position.
Lest we forget
A large crowd gathered at the cenotaph in Atwood on Sunday, Nov. 6 for the annual Remembrance Day service. Members of the Listowel Legion, along with local dignitaries, residents and members of the #769 Centennaires Royal Canadian Air Cadets, were on hand to pay their respects and lay wreaths, as we
Historic photograph connects RAF Bomber Command crew to Listowel
The seven men in the faded photograph squint into the sunlight as they pose proudly behind the wing of a Lancaster bomber. Likely taken in the spring of 1945, this photo opens the door to some fascinating historical connections between the Royal Air Force Bomber Command and the small town of Listowe
Region’s unemployment drops to 2.3 per cent
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continues to hold onto the province’s lowest unemployment rate.
UPDATE: Health unit locates Listowel dog involved in biting incident
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred in Listowel over the weekend.
