At its May 1 meeting, North Perth council approved a Listowel road closure request for the Teddy Bear Family Play Day.
News
Local radio station hosts food drive
100.1 FM The Ranch hosted a successful food drive in support of the Listowel Salvation Army’s food bank on Wednesday, April 26 at Food Basics in Listowel. Brandon Burge, co-host of The Ranch’s morning show, was on hand to accept donations from the community.
Council lifts holding provision on Atwood subdivision
Council has given the green light to the developer of the Dallmitch Subdivision in Atwood to move forward with registration of Phase II of the development.
Council receives update on Perth County Stewardship Project
North Perth was the final lower-tier municipality in Perth County to receive an update on the Perth County Stewardship Project from Sarah Franklin and Mel Luymes.
Masking to remain mandatory in clinical areas at LWHA sites
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has worked closely with its partners in infection prevention and control to ensure patients, staff, physicians and families/caregivers are safe and protected while in local hospitals.
Masons visit Listowel
On March 21, John Main, district deputy grand master of North Huron District, welcomed dignitaries from across southwestern Ontario to Listowel Masonic Lodge. Pictured, back row (from left): Right Worshipful Brother Michael Stilwell, South Huron District; R.W. Bro Ian Chappel, Wilson District; R.W.
LDSS begins 2023 soccer season
The LDSS junior boys began their 2023 Huron-Perth spring soccer campaign on a high note on April 27, edging the visiting St. Marys Salukis 2-1. Pictured is Listowel’s Armando Tecsa kneeing the ball upfield with a flying leap.
Road 165 to close for Character Run, May 25
The North Perth Community of Character Committee is hosting its 12th annual fundraiser, the Character Run, on Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
North Perth council approves 8.7 per cent levy increase
At its May 1 meeting, the final discussions surrounding the 2023 budget were wrapped up during North Perth council.
‘We do need people to come out and donate’
With warmer weather around the corner, more people will be travelling and adventuring, which can mean one or more of the following may happen: blood donations will decline, demand for blood will be up, or both or neither will occur.
Huron County council requests staff report to limit paramedic epaulettes, ambulance decals
Huron County councillors held a lengthy discussion at their regular council meeting on April 19 regarding how to handle the multiple requests for paramedics to wear epaulettes and place decals on their vehicles.
Howick Mutual Insurance: 150 years and going strong
A public meeting was held on Feb. 11, 1873 at the home of David Bradnock on the Fourth Concession of the Township of Howick. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the desirability of forming a mutual fire insurance company. Interest was strong in the community.
Community Living Wingham & District marks 65th anniversary
Its staff, clients and even the organizational name have went through countless changes over the last 65 years, but the overall objective of Community Living Wingham & District (CLWD) has remained the same. In short, it continues to be committed to assisting people with developmental needs to live,
Locals help clean up the town, trails on Waste Free Wednesday
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) held its first Waste Free Wednesday event of 2023 on April 26, cleaning up litter around town and along the public trails.
The grass is always greener… in any yard not mine
Any home that is the habitat of young tykes is easily discernible from one that is not.
