The Minto, Mount Forest, Arthur and Mapleton Chambers of Commerce co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre.
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Loney announced as winner of Paulette Peirol Memorial Award for Excellence in Economic Development
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) recently announced the winners of the second-annual Clean Energy Frontier Program Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to the local economy and clean energy sector.
U11 Central Perth Predators win WOGHL championship
The U11 Central Perth Predators C team claimed the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League (WOGHL) top spot this month by downing the Lambton Attack 4-0.
North Perth mayor votes against 2025 county budget
STRATFORD - Without unanimous support, Perth County Council approved its 2025 budget at the April 17 meeting, an increase of 11.34 per cent.
Roy VanSickle celebrates 95th birthday, shares life map to living well
LISTOWEL – Roy VanSickle celebrated his 95th birthday alongside 200 friends and family members…
Three departments respond to Walkerton house fire
Brockton Fire Chief Chris Wells said a house fire on McNab St., Walkerton, on Wednesday, April 16 resulted in three fire departments being called to the scene.
Monkton Lions host e-waste fundraiser
MONKTON – On April 19, Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company…
The case of the masticated missive, the Campbell gang meet their match
As a means of escaping the law, eating your arrest warrant wouldn’t seem a likely solution. Yet it happened, in 1859.
Mack, Traversy and Craddock to perform in second ‘Spirit in the Sky’ gospel show on May 4
The “Spirit in the Sky II” gospel show is coming to St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m.
Morris-Turnberry passes 2025 budget, sees a 4.01 tax rate increase
ouncil here passed their budget for 2025, during its third reading and public meeting on April 8. The overall total residential tax rate increase is 4.01 per cent, or an increase of $144.55.
North Perth Dog Park is building momentum, funding needed; upcoming open house will provide answers to community questions
The North Perth Dog Park working group, and members of the community, gathered on the sunny, warm afternoon of Apr. 13 at the pavilion in Listowel’s Memorial Park.
Pot O’ Gold Lottery donates $30K to Friends of North Perth Library
The Listowel Kinsmen donated $30,000 from their Pot O’ Gold Lottery to the Friends of the North…
Strong mayors, weak idea
Numerous heads of council in this region are poised to receive “strong mayor” powers under a proposal put forward last week by the provincial government.
Belmore hosts the 55th annual Maple Syrup Festival
The 55th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on April 10 and 12, with the village’s community centre packed for the highly-popular event.
Four-gas monitors now available at local libraries
The Municipality of North Perth is pleased to announce that four-gas monitors are now available for loan at the North Perth Public Library’s three branches in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton.
