Premier Doug Ford, and his counterparts across Canada, are calling on the federal government to make changes in our bail system – the system that allowed a man charged with firearms offences and assaulting a peace officer to be out on bail when he was accused of murdering OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala.
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Perth Paramedic Services provide budget update at county council
At its Jan. 12 meeting, Perth County council discussed a report provided by the Municipal Shared Services Committee (MSSC) with their update on the financial impact of 2022, and highlights for business activities in the coming year.
North Perth Seed Bank hopes to promote growing locally
With the steady rise of food costs making it harder to feed families, one North Perth resident began an initiative to help people with this growing issue.
North Perth council receives post-election report
Clerk and Legislative Services Supervisor, Lindsay Cline, presented a report to North Perth council on Jan. 16, detailing the post-election report surrounding the 2022 municipal and school board election, which was held on Monday, Oct. 24.
‘They are truly a remarkable group of boys’
Following a successful bottle drive earlier this month, parents and coaches of the Listowel U13 LL1 Cyclones left it up to the boys for what they wanted to do with the money.
Listowel Hockey Days set for this weekend
The Steve Kerr Memorial Complex is typically a busy spot on any given weekend throughout the winter months, but the minor hockey action will be unprecedented on Jan. 28-29.
Driver charged with careless driving rear-ending school bus in Formosa
South Bruce OPP have charged a 30-year-old Unionville resident with careless driving following a collision yesterday in Formosa.
OPP: Officers assaulted at RIDE program in Walton
Huron County OPP have charged a London man following an alleged assault of a police officer at a RIDE program in Walton during the early hours of Jan. 19.
Wingham Ironmen hosting bottle drive to benefit Jasper More, Jan. 22
The Wingham Junior Ironmen are hoping to see a big stack of empties at the entrance to the North Huron Wescast Community Complex on Sunday afternoon.
Huron East man charged with uttering threats to police
A Huron East resident has been charged with uttering threats to a police officer following an incident neat Ethel on Jan. 17.
‘Guns and Hoses’ charity hockey game scheduled for Jan. 29 in Milverton
The Perth County OPP and members of Perth County fire departments will hit the ice later this month for a charity hockey game.
Subdued finish to 2022 for North Perth real estate sales
Home sales across the region slowed in the latter half of 2022, and the North Perth market was no exception.
Kin Cares Youth Group hosting movie night, Jan. 21
The Kin Cares Youth Group is hosting an event this weekend for students in grades 4-9.
Listowel Knights of Columbus make donation to local school
The Listowel Knights of Columbus hosted its annual Costs of Kids event before the holiday break. Each year, the Knights of Columbus organization has hundreds of thousands of kids’ coats manufactured, and then individual councils can purchase/fundraise for these coats which are then donated to local
