As I “made my rounds” on Friday morning, which is what I call checking my newsfeeds, I stumbled upon a story in which a father from North Bay was proving himself to be the antithesis of myself: he was arguing that his child should not have failed their drivers test for using features on his Tesla wh
Listowel
Howick approves over $15,000 for Wroxeter bridge project
HOWICK - A report was presented to council here by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren on Sept. 9 which recommended an approval for the payment of $15,255.65 to Theo Vandenberk Inc. for the 2024 Wroxeter bridge project.
Cyclones take win and loss over weekend
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones picked up a win and a loss in two games this past weekend as the GOJHL regular season continues.
LWHA celebrates one year of obstetrics program back in service
LISTOWEL - For families across the region, knowing there is a trusted place to welcome their baby close to home makes a world of difference.
Huron-Perth catholic board renames school following canonization of saint
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has renamed its expanded virtual, summer and after-hours school to Saint Carlo Acutis Continuing Education School, following the canonization of the teenage saint on Sept. 7.
MOH reports measles activity dropped off over summer
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health has begun its monthly meetings once again after the summer break.
Howick implementing new township banner program
HOWICK - Council here has approved new township banner designs which will be displayed throughout Howick beginning in spring 2026.
Rae announces over $13.3 million in infrastructure funding for Perth-Wellington
Perth-Wellington - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced on Sept. 19 that local municipalities would be receiving $13.3 million in infrastructure funding from the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF).
Grain bin safety – protecting lives during busy harvest season
As combines roll and trucks line the roads, fall is the busiest and most dangerous time of the year on farms across North Perth. While the focus is often on getting the crops out of the fields, it’s equally important to think about what happens once that grain is in storage.
Spooky season is upon us
“Spooky Season” is upon us! Perth County has seen its fair share of ghastly and ghostly stories throughout its history.
