WALKERTON - The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest kids and teens recreational reading program.This initiative offers reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages.
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Bus stopped – twice – for driving on closed highway, reported by passenger
KINCARDINE - South Bruce OPP are reminding people that it’s not only dangerous to drive on a closed road, it’s also illegal.
North Perth Council chooses not to comment on forestry bylaw changes at this time
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council chose not to send comments to Perth County regarding proposed changes to the Perth County Forest Conservation Bylaw, despite a councillor's encouragement.
Major winter storm creates travel nightmare across the region
PERTH COUNTY - It was a white, but not whiteout, Christmas around midwestern Ontario, but fierce snow and ice storms the following week made travel hazardous, and sometimes impossible, for several days throughout the region.
How a good samaritan saved Christmas, returned lost $300
LISTOWEL - On Dec. 20, a good samaritan saved the Christmas gift from an out-of-town visitor.
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Howick Fire writes off two invoices, purchases extended warranty for new vehicle
HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special council meeting, council here heard from Fire Chief Josh Kestner who brought two reports forward ahead of discussing the draft municipal budget.
North Perth calls for province to reconsider conservation authority changes
LISTOWEL - North Perth Coun. Alan Rothwell wanted to swiftly support eight Dec. 15 consent agenda items, all regarding the regionalization of conservation authorities across Ontario under the proposed Bill 68.
Put the Elm back in Elmwood
Dear Editor, The Elmwood Community Service Association and the community of Elmwood respectfully requests that the Municipal Council of Brockton grant our holiday wish and “Put the Elm back into Elmwood”.
In Photos: Farm Toy Show and Sale benefits Make-A-Wish
The 2025 North Perth Farm Toy Show was held at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Jan. 3.
2025 Year in Review – New doctor among early highlights
The traditional start to the year in Brockton was the New Year’s Levee, hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, and the Municipality of Brockton. Mayor Chris Peabody took advantage of the occasion to speak about the accomplishments of the past year...
Around 100 students enter Knights of Colombus poster contest
The local Knights of Columbus once again invited students from area schools to participate in the annual poster contest.
Mystery house: Listowel’s Evergreen Lodge
As a history buff, I love learning about the past and the people and places around us. What I really get excited about is when I learn something that has perhaps disappeared from someone’s memory or from a town’s records. I think this is what happened with my “mystery house.”
Let it snow, let it snow …
As the new year dawned, there were few celebrations in this area. Roads were closed, snow was blowing sideways, and events were cancelled. Most people stayed home, eating pizza and watching New Year’s festivities from warmer climates on television.
Spreading New Year’s cheer in 1905
On this postcard from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives, we see a rather underdressed young fellow arriving in December 1905 to spread New Year’s cheer. Besides sending greetings to friends and family through the mail, how else was the arrival of 1906 marked around Perth County?
