LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP is investigating an assault that took place in Listowel’s west-end during the early morning hours of August 10 that resulted in one person with serious injuries.
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North Perth Council denies ATV request
After receiving what was perhaps the most community engagement it ever has – according to one of council’s longest standing councillors – North Perth Council voted unanimously to deny the request to allow ATVs use of the North Perth Community Trail at its’ Aug. 12 meeting.
Perth County’s new Forest School focuses on learning in the outdoors
At Last Forest School set up shop at the former Galbraith Optimist Camp, just east of Listowel, last April.
July unemployment rate increases to 2.8%
In July, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 2.8 per cent after dropping for five consecutive months.
Wheelchair athlete, cancer survivor cycling for chemo chairs
A Canadian wheelchair athlete and cancer survivor will be traversing through 10 Southern Ontario communities in September— including Listowel on Sept. 16 — to raise money for the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC).
Tipi of Huron-Perth open house set for Aug. 24 at Gowanstown
The Tipi of Huron-Perth is hosting an open ‘tipi’ event on Aug. 24, and the community is invited to to see the new addition to the area.
Brockton announces completion of accessible amenities at soccer park
The Municipality of Brockton officially opened the new Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park accessible washrooms and change rooms, equipment storage, concession booth, pavilion, and additional parking spaces on Aug. 1.
Knollcrest Lodge to receive $132,898 through provincial Local Priorities Fund
Long-term care homes in the Perth-Wellington riding will receive $132,898 through the Province of Ontario’s Local Priorities Fund, local MPP Matthew Rae announced on Aug. 1.
Memorial tree planted for first mayor of amalgamated Municipality of Brockton
Close friends and family gathered at the park in Cargill last week to plant an oak tree in memory of David Thomson (1931-2024), father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, a man who spent a lifetime serving his community.
Gerber’s to close its Listowel store, relocate to Donegal
After over 20 years in their location on Wallace Avenue in Listowel, Gerber’s Workwear Ltd. will be relocating to its “state-of-the-art production facility” and head office in Donegal – just a 10 minute drive out of town.
Water source protection amendments approved
Amendments to the source protection plan (SPP) and assessment report for the Maitland Valley Source Protection Area have been approved.
Emergency crews respond to fire in downtown Listowel
Emergency crews responded to a unit fire within an east-side downtown building on Wallace Avenue North in Listowel at approximately 9:45 p.m., on Aug. 4.
County approves Durham Street bridge plan
The emergency repairs to the Durham St. bridge that took precedence over completion of the environmental assessment (EA) are well underway.
Brussels dancer Alyssa Albers brings home gold
Alyssa Albers took home a gold and a silver for Team Canada at the Dance World Cup in Prague.
GBPH notified of two fatal, two non-fatal drug poisonings
Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an opioid alert to community partners after receiving notification of two fatal and two non-fatal suspected drug poisonings in the region.
