Crews install a post at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Inkerman Street West on Nov. 8, in what will be Listowel’s fifth signal-activated pedestrian crossover. The installation is tentatively scheduled for completion in early December.
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Expect warmer than average winter, says Environment Canada climatologist
Now that we’re into November, the question on the minds of many midwestern Ontario residents is, “What will winter look like?”
Bits and pieces
Sometimes in this paper, you’ll come across a page and wonder, “What was the editor thinking here?”
History of the Blanshard war memorial
The book, History of Blanshard Township in Review, records that “In the tragic days of 1914 when war was declared by Germany, the young men of Blanshard responded to the call, true to the traditions of loyalty and devotion shown by their forefathers, enlisted to the number of 138.
Demonstrable hope
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect… – 1 Peter 3:15
Treaty to stabilize peace instead helped provoke a second global war
It’s common knowledge that the armistice of Nov. 11, 1918 – enacted 103 years ago today – ceased First World War hostilities. A global conflict that in part stemmed from the pistol shots of a Serbian nationalist four years before resulted in a staggering 68 million military and civilian casualties b
Thank you to those who served and continue to serve
There were fewer war veterans participating in local Remembrance Day ceremonies this year.
Barber Avenue balcony climber charged with threat utterance
One person is facing one charge in the Municipality of North Perth following an incident last month.
Government announces $15 minimum wage as United Way declares $17.95 per hour living wage
As part of the Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government announced on Nov. 2 that it will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective Jan. 1.
‘I’m quite proud of what they did’
Tom Turbitt was only 10 years old when his only brother, David, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and set out for Europe to serve his country in the Second World War.
Majority of council supports continuing affordable housing committee mandate
A motion was passed during the Nov. 4 meeting of county council supporting the continuing mandate of the Committee on Affordable and Attainable Housing.
North Perth to submit delegation to discuss Atwood servicing upgrades
At its Nov. 8 meeting, council voted in favour of supporting the submission of a delegation for the 2022 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference to discuss the Atwood servicing upgrades project with the MTO.
Stratford-Perth Archives celebrates launch of Allward Memorial Project website
The Stratford-Perth Archives is excited to help launch the newest phase of the Allward Memorial Project. The Archives was approached by volunteers Nancy Stotts Jones and Lorna Harris, who formed the Allward Memorial Committee to raise awareness of this unique memorial.
Bike thief arrested in Listowel
On Oct. 12 just after 6 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a theft of a bicycle from outside of a local business on Wallace Avenue North, in the Municipality of North Perth.
