At its June 5 meeting, North Perth council enacted a bylaw to appoint a building inspector, zoning administrator, bylaw enforcement officer, property standards officer, plumbing inspector and sewage system inspector.
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North Perth submits RFP for EarlyON programs, services
At its June 5 meeting, North Perth council heard a presentation from the municipality’s Manager of Programs, Amy Gangl, surrounding the City of Stratford’s request for proposals (RFPs) sent out on May 26. The City of Stratford published RFPs to “provide the mandatory core services for the EarlyON pr
Bylaw exemption given to Listowel Agricultural Fair
With the annual Listowel Agricultural Fair just around the corner, a letter of correspondence was sent by the President of the Listowel Agricultural Society, Elizabeth Johnston, to the Municipality of North Perth.
Pools, splash pad to open June 12
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get the swimsuits on and the sunscreen slathered as North Perth aquatic facilities are set to open next week.
Art Hunt 2.0 set for June 24
Following the success of the inaugural Art Hunt last year in Listowel and the surrounding area, the second edition is now ready to go later this month. And the ‘finders keepers’ rule is still very much in effect.
Ground officially broken on future Perth East All Wheels Park
Perth East is all set to build its first All Wheels Park.
Atwood Presbyterian Church drive-thru dinner a success
Atwood Presbyterian Church has been conducting its annual drive-thru fish and chips dinner for over 10 years, with the 2023 edition once again selling out its 300 meals on Sunday, June 4. Proceeds from the event are directed towards church betterment projects and other local community service organi
The historic Woodham sawmill
Did you know there used to be a sawmill in Woodham? The accompanying photograph from Stratford-Perth Archives with this article shows some of the mill workers. They are, back row, from left: Billie Wynn, Joe Rinn, Creighton Wynn, Sidney Mills, and Alonzo Mills. Front: Mary Mills and Lula Mills.
This generation is a whole new generation of change
As one of the many born into Generation Alpha, I have noticed that the older generations don’t have as much confidence in us.
ACR highlights training year of Listowel Air Cadets
For members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, few days are as important as their Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR), which showcases the knowledge they have accumulated over a given training year.
IN PHOTOS: Elma Township Public School 2023 Family Fun Fair
Elma Township Public School hosted its annual family fun fair on Friday, June 2, which featured a fundraising raffle, live entertainment and a plethora of other enjoyable activities for the entire family unit.
Listowel Minor Ball Day set for this Saturday
A day that every local minor ball player looks forward to is set to roll this Saturday, June 10.
Listowel hosts medical students for Discovery Week
To become a doctor, it takes hard work, dedication and enthusiasm. It is no doubt a challenge, from the countless hours of school work, the intense pressure of exams, and the endless amount of knowledge that is needed to be successful.
Hospital gala rakes in $500K for IV, lab upgrades
If there is one thing to be taken away from the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 11th annual Steppin’ Out Spring Gala this past Saturday night, it’s that the North Perth community is tireless in the support of its hospital, its top-tier health-care team, and the countless people who depend on
Howick Hustle hosts second annual food truck fundraising night
The Howick Hustle Minor Soccer Association hosted its second annual food truck fundraising night on June 4 at the Howick Community Centre, with a huge variety of delicious eats, live entertainment and fun activities for the kids.
