About a week before Christmas, I spit into a plastic tube and shipped it off to British Columbia. That sounds weird – I should explain that it was for a 23andMe DNA test.
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Is user-pay a fair way to lower taxes?
The big question when government bodies large and small set their annual budgets is how to make a tax increase palatable – or at least unlikely to infuriate taxpayers.
Countdown to Listowel’s 150th Anniversary: Tales from those who settled the Town of Listowel
There are some discrepancies in the retelling of the Town of Listowel’s history. Although much credit is given to John Binning, he actually purchased land from a Mr. Henry. Henry is a bit of a mystery, his first name is not even known now over a century later.
Community Living: Provincial funding shortfalls impacting local people
NORTH PERTH - A media release from Community Living North Perth is urging the Ontario government to help people living with developmental disabilities, not only in Listowel and the surrounding area, but the entire province.
Trump tariffs cause concern for North Perth economy
NORTH PERTH - Mayor Todd Kasenberg says North Perth’s focus on economic development “looks particularly wise at the moment,” should the local area be impacted by the temporarily-paused imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods exported to the United States, which had been slated to go int
Tariff-ic time for election
Despite a last-minute reprieve, Canadians are being dragged into a trade war that would appear unlikely to benefit anyone.
Local musician Riley Thompson shares career launch
Flipping the switch from electric to acoustic guitar gives way to a new journey in music
Local fire departments respond to fire in Listowel
LISTOWEL – North Perth Fire Department, Perth East Fire Dept. and Minto Fire Dept. responded to a…
Wallace North reconstruction project allocated over $2.1 million from province
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington recently announced $11,184,565 in new infrastructure funding which will lead to enabling the construction of up to 2,705 new homes.
Perth-Wellington Green Party makes Ian Morton candidate
Ian Morton has been nominated as the Ontario Greens’ candidate for Perth–Wellington in the upcoming provincial election.
Police seeking suspect in fuel theft in Listowel; snowmobile collisions in Perth
LISTOWEL – Police are investigating the theft of fuel from a local gas station in Listowel. On…
A series of elitist events at Perth County Council
Did anyone else read the book series titled A Series Of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler under the pen name Lemony Snicket?
Musician from Milverton the latest local to represent country music on international stage
Janna Leduc is no stranger to the highly competitive, hustle and grind of a career musician. She’s made her mark – her name dotting the line-ups of shows, tours and festivals throughout Perth and Huron Counties, Ontario, Canada and the wider world in previous years.
Howick Township names Caitlin Gillis as first CAO
Caitlin Gillis has been named the Township of Howick’s first chief administrative officer (CAO).
GoFundMe for Kurt David Stamper supports local family
On Jan. 19, The Stamper Family suffered an unimaginable loss of their son, Kurt David, aged 3, in a tragic farm accident at their home.
