On Tuesday, as the province geared up for the announcement that would make an election call official, Mayor Chris Peabody remarked on the fact that both the Conservatives and Liberals were focusing their attention on the shortage of family physicians.
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Listowel Florist changes hands, as owners celebrate retirement, new chapter
Sharing the gifts of florals, home decor and more continue with young local couple
Huron Perth Flag Football looking for new members, sponsors and coaches
To help spread the word and inform others of the league, Huron Perth Flag Football began hosting winter flag football training events at Between The Lines in Listowel.
County makes province aware of key local issues as election looms
Council has endorsed a 2025 pre-budget submission being sent to Peter Bethlenfalvy, minister of finance.
Local students encouraged to apply for provincial summer company program
STRATFORD – On Jan. 7, 2025, Stratford Perth Centre for Business announced the application…
SVCA board to advocate with province for solution to West Grey frazil ice
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority annual meeting on Feb. 17 featured a presentation on the recent frazil ice event in West Grey.
United Way’s first annual Keys for Community results are in
United Way Perth-Huron’s first annual “Keys for Community” campaign results are in. In total, $9,025 was raised for the UWPH inaugural event.
Library hosts unique Black History Month event
Celebrate Black History Month with a story highlighting cultural resilience and the fight for recognition.
Motion to adjust county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth fails to pass
North Perth Mayor, and Perth County Coun. Todd Kasenberg introduced a motion to change county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth at the Jan. 9 meeting.
The Dolly Varden shoe trend
The Dolly Varden shoe gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The design was…
Rae announces planning grant to investigate the expansion, modernization of the Listowel Memorial Hospital
The provincial government is will provide funding support to investigate critical upgrades and repairs to the Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH).
30th annual Soups On raised over $100,000 for Alzheimer’s
Over 2,000 soup lovers attended the 30th anniversary Soups On fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron/Perth at the Rotary Complex here on Jan. 11.
Howick holds second draft 2025 budget meeting, new tax rate increase of 8.059%
The amount needed to raise now through taxation is $4,28,912.71, which brings a proposed tax rate increase of 6.059% plus the 2% capital infrastructure levy – totalling 8.059%.
Howick requesting further communication on telecommunication towers
Under “Unfinished Business” in its regular agenda on Jan. 14, council here dove deeper into three previously discussed Xplore Inc. telecommunication towers, or utility poles, planned to come to the township.
Howick pauses minimum charge at landfill until further notice
At its first meeting of the 2025 year, council here went over its December Public Works Department Update.
