Denny’s Den is not really a place (yet – if I can convince my wife that my soon-to-be-relocated-and-remodeled home office needs a giant overstuffed leather chair, maybe it could be). Denny’s Den has and (likely) will always be the state of mind I have to be in to produce opinion writing.
Listowel
49ers compete in Kincardine Regional Silver Stick tournament
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.
Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston
PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.
Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County
The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them.
Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years
Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.
It Takes A Village holds ‘money-less’ holiday-shopping night for community’s children
“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.
Beautification committee asks council for change with bylaw enforcement
HOWICK - At its Dec. 9 meeting, council here received a delegation from Howick’s Community Improvement and Beautification Committee about the idea of exploring the possibility of expanding the township’s bylaw enforcement time, budget and capabilities.
Howick to receive $2 million for child care build
Provided that Howick Council commits to the creation of a childcare facility by the end of the year, Huron County will funnel $2 million to Howick from the province to cover the cost of creating the space.
Santa makes special trip to Perth County in 1925
Christmas is here! Hopefully, you’ve made your arrangements for the big day — and perhaps even…
Howick discusses changes to recycling program
HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special budget meeting, council here heard a report from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis about changes to recycling programming in Howick Township.
