At their Oct. 7 meeting, North Perth Council heard a recommendation from the North Perth Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee to not install a new community flagpole in a separate location, and to continue flying community flags at the municipal office on Wallace Ave.
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CKNX Radiothon set to support local hospitals
On Saturday, Oct. 19, the 23rd Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will be broadcasting in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations, including the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Municipality offers to purchase property near landfill
Council here authorized the purchase of a property at 41440 Brandon Road, and a subsequent offer to purchase the land during their Oct. 1 meeting.
Trusting in his provision
Well, it’s here - the crisp air of autumn is now beginning to settle in. In Fall, we are invited into a season of reflection, wonder, and gratitude.
Labour board launches biennial survey
The 2024-25 EmployerOne Survey has launched.
Coun. Robert Wilhelm to fill Jim Aitcheson’s seat during leave
A new member of the council of the Municipality of Perth South has taken a seat at Perth County council.
Kitchen skills program for seniors expands with funding from RTOERO
A pilot program from the Local Community Food Centre will help seniors to learn new recipes and foster social connections, thanks to a $4,000 donation from District 9 Huron-Perth of RTOERO.
Perth County OPP and local school board partner to present community information session on human trafficking
On October 29, the Perth County OPP and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be hosting an information session about human trafficking.
Second annual Goderich Agriculture Show returns
The highly anticipated Second Annual Goderich Agriculture Show is set to take place on Feb. 19 - 20 at the Memorial Arena in Goderich.
Huron Chamber of Commerce expands to serve more of Huron County
The Huron Chamber of Commerce recently announced the formal extension of its geographic boundaries to encompass additional areas of Huron County, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth throughout the county.
The Independent Motorcycle Club of Wingham made its annual donations to school breakfast programs
The club runs barbecue fundraisers throughout the summer with the aim of helping provide kids with access to food at school, year after year.
National Newspaper week is about supporting local journalism
According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’ trust is news is even lower at 32 per cent.
CTV parts ways with staff after debacle over spliced video clip
I try to bite my tongue a lot of the time when it comes down to things like this, but two weeks ago CTV National News really let me down as a reporter.
Courthouse addition nearing completion
The addition to the Perth County courthouse, named Connecting Link, is nearing completion with an anticipated occupancy date in November.
Listowel’s CIBC Run For The Cure participants and volunteers gather at Memorial Park
The run took place last Saturday, raising awareness for breast cancer.
