STRATFORD - Last month, the council of the Municipality of North Perth did not voice concerns after taking the first look at the plans for a rural subdivision. The same can not be said about Perth County.
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Oil lamp collector illuminates local history with rare lighting artifacts at historical society event
WINGHAM - In a dimly lit room at the Wingham library, local history came brilliantly to life as collector Grant Goodick unveiled a dazzling array of antique oil lamps. Each artifact was a window into the past, revealing the technological innovation and daily life in the late 19th century.
Childcare spots opened, meeting Huron’s childcare growth plan
Huron County’s Directed Growth Plan for childcare, adopted as mandated by the Province of Ontario, has seen numerous new child care spaces created across the county in locations identified as needing those developments.
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.
Perth County receives provincial approval of new official plan
STRATFORD - Perth County announced via a Sept. 16 press release that its official plan was approved by the Province of Ontario.
Listowel Banner turnbacks: September 25, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel Terry Fox Run raised approximately $8,000 as 91 participants…
Listowel Agricultural Society’s appreciation night draws a crowd
LISTOWEL - Agricultural Societies all across Ontario play a major role in the fabric of many communities from across the province.
Spark Program offers chance to turn tourism ideas into reality
BRUCE COUNTY - The Spark Mentorship and Grants Program is ready to help transform sustainable tourism ideas into reality.
Man, 41, faces charges for harassment, probation breach, after three arrests in five days
HANOVER - A 41-year-old man of no fixed address faces a number of charges after being arrested three times in five days.
Parent impacted by the over 200 school-age childcare spaces lost in Huron County pitches solution to AMDSB
SEAFORTH - Concerned parent, Marnie Van Esbroeck, impacted by London Bridge Child Care’s Aug. 19 decision to end before and after-school programs in Exeter and Hensall on Sept. 26, pitched a solution to Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees.
Stratford court case load, charges, revenue down in 2025
STRATFORD - In a report updating Perth County Council of activities at the Provincial Offenses Court office in Stratford, Manager of Court Services Vicky Hamilton said revenue is lower than last year.
School board approves new playgrounds to be purchased for North Woods Elementary School
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two new playground equipment structures for North Woods Elementary School at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Local developer denied appeal of ministry’s decision regarding noise from Erie Meats
LISTOWEL - Earlier this year, the Ministry of Environment granted Erie Meats Products Ltd. eight years to address noise emitted from the factory. These changes were part of an approval granted to the factory because “there were some plans for changes, and expansions on the plant,” according to Env
Klemps, friends raise $19,500 for WDHF
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced they received a donation of $19,500 from Katrina Klemp, her family and friends in support of the hospital’s Oncology department.
Main Street Arts Festival expands to three days of art and culture across Huron County this September
The Main Street Arts Festival is back this fall with a vibrant three-day celebration of artistic and cultural programming taking place across Huron County from Sept. 19-21, 2025.
