Lainie Keil and Kailey Fallis just missed the rain when they took a walk in Listowel’s Memorial Park on April 6. Wednesday wasn’t the last shower for North Perth – April brought its typical spring showers with it this week.
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Council settles on Livingstone Park for It Takes A Village outdoor market
After some deliberation at the April 11 North Perth council meeting, council voted in favour of It Takes A Village’s Market proposal – though not at its first choice of venue.
Listowel BIA reports successful year in business despite pandemic
“The last few years have not been normal for our business community,” Chairperson of the Listowel Business Initiative Association, Scott Patterson said during the general meeting of the association.
Perth-Wellington NDP candidate Burbach says housing among key priorities in coming election
Jo-Dee Burbach has a lot on her CV. From small business owner to editor for a digital magazine, from Stratford City Councillor to, as of November of last year, NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington.
Over a century of farming for local Martin family
Marmeadow Farms Ltd. is a family-owned dairy operation in Britton, North Perth. The farm was previously owned by fourth-generation farmers Bob and Susan Martin, and currently owned and operated by fifth-generation farmers, Tim and Jenn Martin.
Palmerston resident charged following domestic investigation
Perth County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident following a domestic investigation.
$65K of equipment stolen from Listowel tractor dealership
A theft from a local tractor dealership has resulted in a significant loss.
Let’s make polarization shrink into the shadows
Many people tell my generation that we can make a difference. We are told that we will soon be creating new things, solving big problems, and leaving our mark.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Chris Cheoros and history of Mitchell’s iconic Cosy Grill
This is the 13th week of the continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures.
Turnbacks – April 14, 2022
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Residents of Listowel attended a wind turbine and energy protest in Toronto.…
Titanic sinking still holds same fascination 110 years later
As you’ve likely gathered from previous historical instalments here in the Blitz, I have a lot of interest in naval military engagements as well as marine disasters. There’s something about big vessels sailing out on the open ocean that fascinates me, while also giving me a heightened sense of anxie
Three strikes and you’re out
In my short – by comparison – career in journalism, I have seen my fair share of dysfunctional councils.
Perth County discusses roadside pollinators, joint accessibility appointments, Milverton subdivision
Aside from Coun. Daryl Herlick’s reprimand and SWIFT’s update, Perth County also presented a number of reports of interest at its most recent meeting.
From ‘89 to ‘22: North Perth’s new assistant chief settling into new job after 33 years in fire service
Thirty-three years ago, Dennis McEwen never would have thought he would be here. Being a firefighter was not something that he particularly aspired to be, after all. He entered the field on March 27, 1989, after being asked a few times to join the service.
