Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a special air quality statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron-Perth.
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Rothwell CBO motion passes unanimously
Councillor Allan Rothwell’s motion regarding building officials was brought to the North Perth council table again after a nearly three-week long break between meetings.
Community Living celebrates with #ITookABreak23
May was Community Living Month in Ontario, and on May 31, the organization celebrated with #ITookABreak23. Throughout the month of May, Community Living associations across the province celebrated Community Living Month. This month is a time to celebrate the rights, choices and inclusion for people
Monkton comms tower receives support in public consultation
The proposed telecommunications tower for Monkton was discussed at North Perth council’s June 5 meeting, where staff returned to council with the two comments they received during the consultation phase of the project.
Elma TPS hosts track and field meet
Elma Township Public School conducted its track and field day on May 31, holding all aspects of track events across multiple divisions.
Legionnaires, Hitmen play to entertaining draw
While it would have been interesting to see how things played out over another inning, no doubt both the Listowel Legionnaires and Hanover Hitmen were satisfied with the result of what was a closely-contested Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League tilt on June 2.
Listowel Baptist Church disperses garage sale funds
The Listowel Baptist Church’s garage sale on May 19-20 yielded almost $30,000, which was split four ways ($7,454.80) and given to local organizations in Listowel.
Atwood firefighters feed hundreds at breakfast
Atwood and the surrounding community once again turned out in droves for the Atwood station of the North Perth Fire Department’s annual breakfast on June 4.
New building inspector appointed for North Perth
At its June 5 meeting, North Perth council enacted a bylaw to appoint a building inspector, zoning administrator, bylaw enforcement officer, property standards officer, plumbing inspector and sewage system inspector.
North Perth submits RFP for EarlyON programs, services
At its June 5 meeting, North Perth council heard a presentation from the municipality’s Manager of Programs, Amy Gangl, surrounding the City of Stratford’s request for proposals (RFPs) sent out on May 26. The City of Stratford published RFPs to “provide the mandatory core services for the EarlyON pr
Bylaw exemption given to Listowel Agricultural Fair
With the annual Listowel Agricultural Fair just around the corner, a letter of correspondence was sent by the President of the Listowel Agricultural Society, Elizabeth Johnston, to the Municipality of North Perth.
Pools, splash pad to open June 12
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get the swimsuits on and the sunscreen slathered as North Perth aquatic facilities are set to open next week.
Art Hunt 2.0 set for June 24
Following the success of the inaugural Art Hunt last year in Listowel and the surrounding area, the second edition is now ready to go later this month. And the ‘finders keepers’ rule is still very much in effect.
Ground officially broken on future Perth East All Wheels Park
Perth East is all set to build its first All Wheels Park.
Atwood Presbyterian Church drive-thru dinner a success
Atwood Presbyterian Church has been conducting its annual drive-thru fish and chips dinner for over 10 years, with the 2023 edition once again selling out its 300 meals on Sunday, June 4. Proceeds from the event are directed towards church betterment projects and other local community service organi
