Matthew Rae, Progressive Conservative candidate for Perth-Wellington, officially kicked off his 2022 provincial election campaign at Knapp’s in Listowel on April 19.
News
Local groups receive donated surplus PPE
John McVicar, a Listowel resident and member of the Clifford Rotary Club, has been leading a project from the Rotary Club that disperses personal protective equipment (PPE) to local businesses and organizations that have been declared surplus by the Avon Maitland District School Board. McVicar recen
Impaired driver arrested in North Perth after tips from public
Tips from the public assisted in locating an impaired driver, who was arrested in North Perth on Good Friday.
Theft of ATV results in two arrests
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two people after they stole an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and fled the scene.
Man charged for possessing break-in tools
One person was charged after reports of a suspicious male in the area of Binning Street West and Victoria Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth wearing a headlamp, and going through garbage bins.
Mischief charge laid
One person was charged after they damaged a door to an apartment in North Perth.
Collision involving vehicle/cyclist results in minor injuries
One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in minor injuries.
One charged after leaving collision scene in North Perth
One person was charged with multiple offences after leaving the scene of a collision, and not reporting it to police.
Perth County County Briefs: Official Plan changes, PC Connect, elevator and Perth Road 139 updates
Perth County council on April 21 covered topics including proposed changes to the Official Plan regarding wind turbines, updates on PC Connect, the courthouse elevator project, and tender results for Perth Road 139, among other things.
Local teen nominated for Ontario Junior Citizen Award
Sam Nolan, a resident of North Perth, has been nominated for an Ontario Junior Citizen award for his work at the Listowel Mennonite Church.
Tree-climbing fun
Dwayne, Madelyn, 2, and Benjamin Wideman, 4, have some tree-climbing fun on the North Perth Trail in Listowel on April 24.
Busy, successful 2022 so far for Huron Perth Junior Farmers
Huron Perth Junior Farmers have had an eventful first quarter in 2022. The year started virtually and slowly moved to in-person events.
Plans taking shape for traditional Listowel Fair
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago, businesses, families and individuals have had to rapidly adapt to an ever-evolving situation in the interest of public health.
Huron Perth Junior Farmers present video doc series through ‘Century Farm Show’
Celebrating agriculture’s rich local history is an integral aspect to the Huron Perth Junior Farmers (HPJF), as is utilizing the collective experience and advice of long-time farming families to prepare the next generation for their turn at the helm.
‘No Mow May’ nearly underway as Perth County finishes mowing report
‘No Mow May’ is getting underway across North America.
