A Set7 update was given at the June 19 North Perth council meeting.
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Love thy neighbour
Those of us who are followers of Jesus are to love our neighbour as ourselves. So, why would Jesus affirm the Old Testament teaching to love one’s neighbour as the second most important command after loving God with all your heart, soul mind and strength (Mark 12:28-34)? What is the reason that Jesu
Happy Gilmore, Bell layoffs and writer’s block
One of my colleagues, on more than one occasion, has expressed their amazement to me that I can write an opinion piece every week.
Stuff a Truck Foodraiser a success
The inaugural Stuff the Truck Foodraiser held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Listowel on June…
1967 dedication of Stratford’s Confederation Park
Turning back to 1967, the City of Stratford was abuzz with planning celebration events for the week of the Centennial of Canada’s Confederation and throughout the year
The end of the Confederate States began with Gettysburg
Some things cannot be outright explained, they can only be felt.
Fifty million slaps on the wrist
Anyone remember the publicity stunt a few years back where Loblaws said, “Hey everybody, we are engaged in a massive price fixing ring between Canada’s two biggest bakeries and the Canadian grocery oligopoly, here is a $25 gift card, please take it and give up your future right to take part in a cla
Only in Canada, eh?
There is more to this great country than canoes and maple syrup.
Youth ATV operator killed following June 12 collision
The operator of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has died as a result of a two-motor vehicle collision that occurred in North Perth.
Perth County receives report on school bus arm cameras, penalty system changes
Perth County is taking action when it comes to school bus safety. Annette Diamond, director of legal and corporate services for the county, presented a report to county council on June 15 surrounding the issue of school bus stop arm cameras in the region.
Listowel resident raises $7K for charity in truck pull
Listowel’s Cole Brubacher came through in fine form for It Takes A Village and the Tanner Steffler Foundation through the Challenge Accepted Foundation on Sunday, June 25. The 19-year-old fundraiser pulled a 7,000-pound pickup truck for 10 kilometres alongside the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in supp
Van Allen Insurance victim of Pride flag vandalism twice over 24 hours
Despite all the local progress that has been made in recent years in relation to inclusivity, it would appear that some individuals still can’t bring themselves up to speed.
Two Brockton residents charged with drug possession
Police have charged two Brockton residents with drug-related charges following a vehicle check on June 26.
Bert Johnson’s trees – a story of patience
As American poet Lucy Larcom once wrote, “he who plants a tree, plants a hope.”
