At its Aug. 14 meeting, North Perth’s Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Jessica McLean, presented a final draft of the municipality’s housing action plan to council.
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Public meeting held for bylaw amendment on 555 Main Street West in Listowel
At its July 24 meeting, North Perth council held a public meeting in regards to a zoning bylaw amendment application for a property in Listowel.
North Perth home sales down in July
The only part of the North Perth real estate market that saw growth last month over July 2022 was the number of homes for sale.
Construction continues on Elma Street West
Construction continues on Elma Street West in Listowel as the road’s closure has resulted in heavier-than-normal downtown core congestion. The construction is expected to be completed by the first week of October.
Disturbance leads to intimate partner violence investigation
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after police responded to a disturbance.
Two charged following Listowel disturbance
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people after a disturbance.
Delta Waterfowl Headwaters Chapter hosts fundraising dinner
The Delta Waterfowl Headwaters Chapter held its fundraising dinner at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Aug. 12, where guests were treated to a delicious homemade dinner and a plethora of hunting auction items to bid on. Pictured from left: Committee members Parry Blancke, Colin Barbour, Sawyer Mart
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The most challenging aspect of Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s report last week that outlined a flawed process undertaken by Premier Doug Ford to facilitate the development of lands formerly protected in Ontario’s Greenbelt is the myriad of pathways that must be explored to fully comprehend just how
Notable Perth County earthquakes
According to National Geographic, “an earthquake is caused by the movement of parts of the Earth’s crust, its outermost layer. They happen millions of times a year, but most are so small people don’t even feel them.”
Mona Lisa’s theft made her an overnight sensation
My wife seems to have a keen eye for art – paintings in particular. I do not, nor do I have much interest in that particular medium.
Self-inflicted wound
Am I surprised by the result of the auditor general’s report about the Greenbelt? Yes and no.
Retributive versus restorative justice
I was thinking recently about some of the groups and school classes we have hosted at The Village over the past year. This is a big part of our advocacy and education program, in that we discuss some of the important language we use here in ITAV (dignity, respect, allyship, hunger, empathy, etc.) an
Perth County on budget after second quarter
At its Aug. 3 meeting, Perth County council received the county’s second quarter (Q2) operating and capital budget mid-year financials. The report provided an effective summary of the divisional and capital current expenditure to the end of June 2023 that has “significant variances identified agains
Miracle Day at Dairy Queen
Cody, Kylie and Charisma serve up a sweet cookie-dough blizzard during Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day on Aug. 10, where net proceeds from the ice cream confection sales go towards local children’s hospitals.
