For more than a decade, Joe Amero has been a frontline social worker in shelters helping people deal with homelessness and addiction issues. He draws upon his own lived experiences with drug use and has always been a prolific guy, dabbling in entertainment through punk rock, hip hop and more recentl
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North Perth’s Konings headed to Olympic qualifying event
A local curler will be among those looking to qualify for the Beijing Olympics at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials starting at the end of December.
Cyclones close out 2021 schedule with pair of home losses
As provincial COVID-19 cases continue to climb and sports leagues of all levels contend with health protocol procedures and game postponements, it’s easy for Listowel Cyclones fans to question if the 2021-22 GOJHL season will continue as scheduled when the holiday break ends and the calendar flips t
PC Connect to meet with Via, GO Transit to better align services
After more than a year of service, Transit Coordinator Maggie Martin told Perth County council that ridership continues to climb during her update on Dec. 16.
MAPH making Christmas season merrier for residents
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) is delivering Christmas cheer to families in the region.
Community Justice Initiatives may offer restorative justice diversion in Perth County
In 1974, two Elmira teenagers got drunk and damaged numerous properties in their hometown. A pair of young probation officers stepped in and offered an alternative to the usual punishment. They asked the presiding judge if the youths could meet their victims face-to-face.
Contact North offers wide variety of free training, education opportunities
Contact North’s Listowel Centre located within The Village Table at 295 Main St. W. is opening many doors for locals by offering access to training and educational opportunities.
Three longtime North Perth staff members announce retirement plans
It’s been said that the elected council is the face of a municipality. If that’s the case, veteran staff members are surely its beating heart.
Local man charged with impaired, assaulting police
An impaired driver was arrested in North Perth in Dec. 7, and was later charged with assaulting a police officer.
North Perth resident charged with multiple sexual offences
An ongoing police investigation has resulted in a number of charges for a North Perth resident.
Province doubles OCIF grant to North Perth
The provincial government recently announced the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocations for 2022, with Perth-Wellington municipalities receiving more than $14.2 million in the coming year.
Equipment Ontario supports employees, community through Nickel Forward
Nickel Forward may sound like it could be the name of a rock band from Western Canada, but it’s not. It’s a program that was hatched in the mind of Bryan Long, a worker in the service department of Equipment Ontario (formerly Stoltz Sales and Service) in Listowel.
Charest, Coehlo receive OPP recognition for homelessness awareness campaign, fundraiser
In recognition of their homelessness awareness campaign and fundraiser last February, It Takes A Village Executive Director Andrea Charest and OPP Sergeant Manny Coehlo received a regional commander’s letter on Dec. 15.
The story behind the Christmas story
The Christmas story from the perspective of the Christian tradition is that God’s son came to earth, born as a baby in Bethlehem’s manger. We associate gift giving then with Jesus the greatest gift of all.
‘The most amazing gift of all’
When it comes to gift giving, we often associate the value of the gift with the value of the recipient. For example, if you give someone an expensive gift, it sends the message that you think highly of them; that you love them and value them. A beautiful ring or nice necklace says a lot compared to
