LISTOWEL - The gymnasium of the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was filled with the brightly coloured flags of the many countries represented at the 2nd annual North Perth Cultural Unity Festival on May 6.
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Howick Township designated as community improvement project area
HOWICK - For the purpose of implementing a façade program, Howick Council has designated the entire township as a community improvement project area.
Local chess teams have large success at Perth County event
On May 6, 2026, the Perth County Elementary Chess Tournament was held at the Stratford Rotary Complex.
Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections
SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.
Mischief investigation closes Teeswater school
TEESWATER - South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses in relation to multiple mischief complaints in the town of Teeswater, which led to Hillcrest Central School being shuttered May 8.
Bluewater District School Board details safety program, inspections and injury trends for 2025–26 school year
CHESLEY - A new report shows the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is continuing to focus on injury prevention, with workplace inspections and staff training as part of its efforts to maintain safe conditions for employees across the system in the 2025–2026 school year.
Picture of the Past
From May 10, 1995: Jim Shields puts the new parking meter rates into the downtown meters.
Maitland Conservation hosts floodplain mapping update public meeting in Wingham
WINGHAM – Maitland Conservation (MC) hosted a public meeting on May 7 in the Hot Stove Lounge at…
Bluewater school board moves ahead with new equity action plan for 2026 – 2029 rollout
CHESLEY - A new equity plan aimed at removing systemic barriers and strengthening inclusive practices across schools is set to take shape at the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), with trustees reviewing its early rollout during a May 5 governance standing committee meeting.
Howick to pull additional $20,000 from fire reserve for radio upgrades
HOWICK - The fire department here has been experiencing radio communication issues – both internally and externally – for some time, according to Fire Chief Josh Kestner.
Council agrees to bylaw enforcement shared services agreement with Perth South
LISTOWEL - Within the pages of the consent agenda of the April 27 council meeting, a report proposes a temporary North Perth shared services agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services with Perth South.
The Royal Canadian Legion Celebrates 100 years
WALKERTON - The Royal Canadian Legion is 100 years old in 2026, and you could get the gift! Every Legion member has three chances to drive away in a brand-new Ford F-150 STX.
North Perth to investigate handling bylaw adjudication internally
LISTOWEL - North Perth residents could soon be able to speak to their parking ticket fines, without driving to Stratford.
‘Steps That Give Back’ memorial walk honours Wingham’s Joey Havers
Local man’s sister urges others to get checked, undiagnosed heart disease strikes her brother at…
Regional summit to highlight community-led economic and community development
CLIFFORD - The Town of Minto has announced plans to host the Teeny Tiny Summit on Tuesday, May 26. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clifford Community Hall.
