While the province’s Strong Mayors legislation has some useful tools for dealing with red tape and getting more houses built, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, the powers it grants go “way beyond the intended purpose.
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AMDSB students shine at qualifying Skills Ontario competitions in Listowel
LISTOWEL - On April 3, Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) held its annual local Skills Ontario Competition at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS). Students from three high schools participated in two events: team of two carpentry and welding.
Pedestrian stuck by vehicle
Just after noon on April 16, while emergency services were on the scene of a house fire in Walkerton, a 64-year-old pedestrian crossing the road at Durham St. East and Colborne St. South was struck by a passenger vehicle.
Listowel 150th requests to council approved
LISTOWEL - Two requests for the Listowel 150th Anniversary celebration set for August 1-3, 2025 were approved by council last month.
Elmwood easter egg hunt attracts many
ELMWOOD – The Elmwood Community Service Association hosted an Easter egg hunt at the local…
North Perth Community Hospice Spring Social a hit
The North Perth Community Hospice Spring Social was held at the Listowel Golf Course on April 10, with organizers describing it as a very busy but successful and fun night.
U11 Central Perth Predators win WOGHL championship
STRATHROY - 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.
Sistema Walkerton receives donation from Chepstow and District Lions Club
Sistema Walkerton, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free after-school music education to children, recently received a donation of $750 from the Chepstow and District Lions Club on April 15.
Join the North Perth Board Gamers third Sunday of each month
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Board Gamers meet on the third Sunday of each month at Steve Kerr C.C to try new games and play favourites. All are welcome, ages 18 plus unless accompanied by a supervising adult.
Mayor shares praise for long-time CAO
LISTOWEL - North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg made council aware of CAO Kriss Snell’s recent 15-year anniversary of working for the municipality.
Recording the history of Perth County
In 1902, when William Johnston sat down to record the history of what is now Perth County, he noted that the “modern town” of Listowel then had a population of 2,661 people and property assessed at $830,850.
Celebrating the 145th anniversary of Trinity – ‘God’s House of Living Stones’
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walkerton is celebrating 145 years of “Faith, Prayer and Grace” on Sunday, May 4.
Public health advises public of several new measles exposures
HURON/PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several measles exposures.
We must not become a nation of spectators
A news story described a scene that could have happened at no other time in history, in no other culture. A young teenaged girl was assaulted by two other girls in a park, while bystanders hauled out their cell phones to record the incident.
Kinettes request assistance from Brockton for 2025 ‘Dinner on Durham’ event
Last year marked the return of a popular fundraising event put on by the Kinette Club of Walkerton.
