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Eden Grove Board application for plan amendment deemed complete
The Eden Grove Board made the consent agenda on the Dec. 12 North Perth council meeting. Perth County deemed their application complete on Nov. 25, and the file is titled “County of Perth Official Plan Amendment #212 Eden Grove Village.”
New parking restrictions on Listowel’s Riverview Drive
A new bylaw was passed at the Dec. 12 North Perth council meeting in regards to the parking on Riverview Drive in Listowel.
LWHA obtains grants to invest in facilities
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) Board explained that infrastructure funding for 2022-23 was announced recently.
Knox Church’s ‘Music of Christmas’ marks return this Sunday
The Listowel Knox Presbyterian Church will once again be filled with the sound of joyous voices with a holiday theme on Sunday, Dec. 18, as ‘Music of Christmas’ marks its in-person return for the first time since 2019.
Salvation Army hosts annual Christmas concert, Dec. 11
After a three-year hiatus, the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas concert was staged at Listowel’s Trinity United Church on Dec. 11. A near-capacity crowd was in attendance to take in the performance by the Listowel Citadel Band, under the direction of Ken Bailey.
Listowel dancers strike gold at worlds
For Listowel School of Dance (LSoD) performers Emilly Mann, Mila Campbell and Jill Schalk, it was a long few months of fundraising, preparation, and above all, rehearsing. They were headed to the biggest competition of their lives, and they wanted to be ready.
North Perth expresses concerns with Bill 23
On Oct. 25, the Ontario government introduced Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act with multiple changes to nine different acts within Ontario with the ultimate goal of constructing 1.5 million homes within the next 10 years.
Saugeen First Nation declares state of emergency following another opioid-related death
The Chippewas of Saugeen have declared a state of emergency in the territory after another opioid-related death rocked the small community.
Central Perth U21 Rep Predators compete in Silver Stick
The Central Perth U21 Predators were in action at the Regional Silver Stick championship in Lucknow on the weekend, playing to a 2-1 round robin record but falling just short of qualifying for the final.
Listowel U11 Rep Cyclones take part in Regional Silver Stick tourney
The Listowel U11 Reps spent a lot of time at Wingham’s North Huron Wescast Community Complex over the past two weeks, as the squad participated in the 2022-23 Regional Silver Stick tournament.
Cycs split weekend matchups
The Listowel Junior Cyclones opened their December schedule on a high note Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, outlasting the Caledon Bombers 2-1.
Perth County makes board, committee appointments
At the inaugural Perth County council meeting on Dec. 1, the yearly appointments of the board and committees that council members reside on was decided.
Dog park fundraising gets green light from North Perth council
Back in September 2021, residents of North Perth came together and started a group to bring an off-leash dog park to the municipality.
Listowel’s Life’s A Party set to close doors in 2023
LISTOWEL – Life’s A Party will officially be closing its doors as of Jan. 1, 2023. The Main Street West bakery, caterer and party supply store in Listowel made the announcement via social media on Dec. 1. Owners Michele and LeAnne Deniet could not be reached for immediate comment, but stated in the
