North Perth Council approved funding for Phase 1 of the Listowel Gardens housing project at their Oct. 7 meeting, a decision Mayor Todd Kasenberg called “monumental” for affordable housing in the area.
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The 14th annual Pumpkinpalooza event hosted by Harwill Farms near Gowanstown
The Gowland family were among those enjoying some family time at the farm.
North Perth Council votes against committee recommendation on community flag practice
At their Oct. 7 meeting, North Perth Council heard a recommendation from the North Perth Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee to not install a new community flagpole in a separate location, and to continue flying community flags at the municipal office on Wallace Ave.
CKNX Radiothon set to support local hospitals
On Saturday, Oct. 19, the 23rd Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will be broadcasting in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations, including the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Trusting in his provision
Well, it’s here - the crisp air of autumn is now beginning to settle in. In Fall, we are invited into a season of reflection, wonder, and gratitude.
Coun. Robert Wilhelm to fill Jim Aitcheson’s seat during leave
A new member of the council of the Municipality of Perth South has taken a seat at Perth County council.
Kitchen skills program for seniors expands with funding from RTOERO
A pilot program from the Local Community Food Centre will help seniors to learn new recipes and foster social connections, thanks to a $4,000 donation from District 9 Huron-Perth of RTOERO.
Perth County OPP and local school board partner to present community information session on human trafficking
On October 29, the Perth County OPP and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be hosting an information session about human trafficking.
CTV parts ways with staff after debacle over spliced video clip
I try to bite my tongue a lot of the time when it comes down to things like this, but two weeks ago CTV National News really let me down as a reporter.
National Newspaper week is about supporting local journalism
According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’ trust is news is even lower at 32 per cent.
