Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson was joined by Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody on Thursday, Feb. 17 to announce two investments for the municipality totaling $162,816 from the province’s modernization program.
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Bruce County discusses OP amendment that will affect agricultural land
Bruce County council discussed an amendment to the Official Plan (OP) that will affect all agricultural land in the county, and accepted a staff report for information.
Another month, another record for North Perth real estate
Home sale prices, apparently, do not suffer from the “January Blues” like many of us do.
Emergencies Act architect Perrin Beatty reflects on first use of legislation
It’s Nov. 16, 1987, Brian Mulroney is Canada’s prime minister, and in the House of Commons stands defence minister Perrin Beatty.
Cyclones topple tough opponents for three straight weekend wins
The Listowel Junior Cyclones have got hot at the best possible time, picking up three straight wins last weekend over some of their biggest conference rivals.
Squires clip Drives in Game 1 of WOAA Senior A semifinals
Following a one-day delay due to inclement weather, the Petrolia Squires and Milverton Four Wheel Drives made it worth the wait for fans in their WOAA Senior ‘A’ semifinal series opener on Feb. 20.
Kempston & Werth Realty Ltd. brings back Valentine’s Day tradition
Kempston & Werth Realty Ltd. renewed its Valentine’s Day tradition of delivering flowers to local ladies at Caressant Care, Livingstone Manor and Royal Terrace on Feb. 14. All told, realty representatives brightened the days of 135 residents of the Listowel and Palmerston retirement homes.
GM BluePlan latest business to certify as Living Wage Employer
GM BluePlan Engineering is the latest North Perth organization to certify as a Living Wage Employer.
PC Connect ridership drops 33 per cent
Ridership on PC Connect dropped significantly in January compared to the previous month.
Perth County council awards contract for courthouse renos
Perth County council has awarded the contract for the courthouse elevator project.
Listowel Kinsmen announce first winners of Pot ‘O Gold early bird draw
The Listowel Kinsmen Club conducted its first of two Paddyfest Pot O’ Gold early bird draws on Feb. 11, with North Perth’s Katie Snell (above photo, at right) and Jordan Linstead (below photo, at left) selected as the winners of $500 gift certificates to Bakelaar Jewellers. The second early bird dra
North Perth council considering changes to zoning bylaw
Council is considering several changes to North Perth’s zoning bylaw, including when it becomes necessary for multi-unit residential dwellings to have a visitor parking spot.
Listowel OPP officer receives ‘Hero of the Year’ award nom
For the second straight year, the North Perth community has given Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Manny Coelho the recognition he deserves for his ongoing efforts that go above and beyond the call of duty.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Mitchell origins
In the continuing series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures, this week we feature the survey plan of Mitchell from 1859. Much research has been conducted on the origin of the name “Mitchell.” As it is Black History Month, and although there was a recent ar
Faith and pandemic
More than ever before, people question the purpose of faith in a “modern” world. Many people who are outside the church do not see the relevance of our ancient practices, prayers, scriptures and worship.
