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Time to protect our (cyber)space
How many ways can you say “UFO?”
Perth County staffer receives prestigious economic development award
On Feb. 9, Perth County’s Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, Meredith Forget, was awarded the Joseph A. Montgomery Economic Development Achievement Award, the province’s most prestigious award for the economic development profession.
Listowel’s Coldest Night of the Year scheduled for Feb. 25
This Saturday, the North Perth community will be joining together for a good cause; raising money to aid those experiencing homelessness.
North Perth council to initiate conversations surrounding budget registry
At its Feb. 13 meeting, North Perth council members were presented with a report from staff in response to the first budget visioning session that took place on Jan. 11.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Listowel Legion Family Day Carnival
Listowel Branch 259 of the Royal Canadian Legion once again hosted a highly-successful Family Day carnival on Monday, Feb. 20 at Parkview Gardens. Many volunteers, including veterans, came together to make the free event happen, with huge throngs of people turning out to join in the fun.
LDSS juniors advance to Huron-Perth basketball finals
The LDSS junior boys’ Lightning secured their spot in the Huron-Perth Athletics basketball championship this week, following a decisive victory over the Goderich DCI Vikings in the league semifinal on Monday.
Huron-Bruce federal election boundary to remain unchanged
There will be no change to the Huron-Bruce federal riding boundary.
Memorial Arena Park fundraising campaign hits quarter mark of objective
The Memorial Arena Park ‘59 (MAP59) fundraising committee is off to a productive start in reaching its $1.4 million target to construct a new memorial and park at the site of the former Listowel Memorial Arena.
Perth County adopts 2023 budget
At its council meeting on Feb. 16, Perth County council adopted the 2023 capital and operating budgets in principle, after presentations from staff.
‘Less formal approach’: Council affirms support for 2024 Wingham Homecoming, encourages community-based organizing efforts
It appears North Huron council has changed its tune towards how the proposed 2024 Wingham Homecoming event should be organized.
Commissioner: federal government met threshold to invoke Emergencies Act
Public Order Emergency Commissioner Paul Rouleau says the federal government did in fact meet the “very high” threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act last winter in response to “Freedom Convoy” protests in downtown Ottawa.
Reeve says 2024 Wingham Homecoming will take place, despite comments in the community
A social media post informing the town that the 2024 Wingham Homecoming event is cancelled caused an uproar in the community, however Reeve Paul Heffer says the event will take place as scheduled next year.
Drives take 2-1 series lead in WOAA Senior A semis
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are two wins away from booking their ticket to the WOAA Senior A Hockey League championship round following a narrow 2-1 victory over the Shelburne Muskies in Game 3 on Feb. 12.
