1 John 2:7-8 says, “Dear friends, I am not writing a new commandment for you; rather it is an old one you have had from the very beginning. This old commandment – to love one another – is the same message you heard before. Yet it is also new. Jesus lived the truth of this commandment, and you also a
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AI and the robot politician
Last Tuesday, as I was awaiting the start of a local council meeting that I was covering, I received a phone call from an unidentified caller.
What is the difference?
The figures shared at the Nov. 13 North Perth council meeting regarding school bus blow-bys were jarring, to say the least.
Santa Claus is comin’ to Perth County…
At this time of year, we begin to see a great increase in holiday preparations and celebrations.
Too many hurdles are hobbling small businesses in Canada
I have spent most of my business career owning and managing large corporations, including Magna International Inc., one of the world’s largest auto parts suppliers.
Independence for the win
This coming weekend will see a few folks all across Ontario trek from home to a polling station to cast a ballot in the Ontario Liberal Party’s leadership contest. The party is using ranked ballots for the first time, allowing participants to rank their candidates one through four and has moved away
Nov. 25: Time to end violence against women
The police tape strung up around the Sault Ste. Marie home the week before Halloween did not look out of place.
Collision in downtown Listowel, Nov. 20
Members of the North Perth Fire Department work to clear the scene of a collision between a tractor-trailer and another vehicle at the intersection of Main Street East and Davidson Avenue during the lunch hour on Monday, Nov. 20. As of press time the cause of the collision and the extent of any inju
North Perth council defeats Blazek’s motion ceasing work towards Atwood housing complex
After a lengthy discussion challenged its commitment, it appears North Perth council will remain dedicated to bringing affordable housing to the municipality.
North Perth appoints new treasurer
For the first time since amalgamation, the Municipality of North Perth has a new treasurer.
Listowel boundary expansion approved, but density questions raised for development
Perth County council agreed to expand the Listowel settlement area boundary for the purpose of developing additional residential housing at its Nov. 16 meeting, however members had comments about the density of the proposed development to the west of the town.
Bruce County passes amended development charges bylaw
A made-in-Huron-Kinloss compromise has allowed Bruce County council to pass its development charges (DC) bylaw.
Lancers yet to find the win column
The Lucknow Lancers came as close to winning their first game of the Ontario Elite Hockey League season as they could, dropping a 6-5 decision in a shootout to the Georgian Bay Applekings on Sunday afternoon.
Ironmen pick up three points in weekend tilts
The Wingham Junior Ironmen snapped a five-game losing skid last weekend, while picking up three out of a possible four points in PJHL Pollock Division action.
