With the gradual decrease in pandemic restrictions, decreased rider hesitancy and increased customer awareness and marketing efforts, PC Connect ridership has resumed a positive growth trend.
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Pandemic lessons and the test to come
There is no doubt our society has had a lesson from the pandemic. It has revealed societies’ structural problems. We have encountered issues of poverty, racism, abuse of power, health care, and housing problems. The list goes on.
Seeing life through their lens
One of the aspects I enjoy most about the Village is when volunteers share with me a moment they have experienced with a community member. Most often, these moments have impacted the volunteer and presented a rare opportunity to be present with someone and to see life through that person’s lens.
The rise of the Tavistock Milling Company
The first commercial mill in Tavistock was erected in 1876 by Klein, Kalbfleisch and Poehlman. The property consisted of a four-storey white brick building that was 36 feet by 48 feet, plus a three-and-a-half storey frame addition, and a free-standing engine house. At the time, it was said to be one
Immigration, the forgotten issue
While the major political parties have been busy trying to promise their way into government, sadly no one is talking about the most important economic issue facing Canada today, a severe shortage of labour. It does not matter what industry – white collar, blue collar, or jobs where you don’t need a
Meth seized during Mount Forest traffic stop
On Aug. 29 at approximately 8:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police Wellington County Detachment investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that was parked at a business on Main Street in Mount Forest.
Listowel It Takes A Village organizes ‘No Fixed Address’ Tour, Sept. 18
With the federal election less than two weeks away, Listowel It Takes A Village Director Andrea Charest felt that the timing was perfect to give local Perth-Wellington candidates the opportunity to see and hear from some of their most vulnerable constituents.
United Way announces North Perth campaign kickoff
September is here and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the North Perth Campaign Kick-off, sponsored by Ward & Uptigrove, happening Friday, Sept. 17.
Province announces vaccine passport system – effective Sept. 22
The provincial government has reversed its stance on vaccine passports.
Mayor Kasenberg unimpressed by investigation following inclusivity, anti-racism charter motion
Following an eight-month investigation period, Daria Peregoudova was on hand on Sept. 2 to present the findings regarding two complaints against Coun. Todd Kasenberg for allegedly contravening the Code of Conduct for members of council of the Corporation of the County of Perth.
Conners ties for 22nd at Tour Championship
Catching incoming Tour Championship stroke leader Patrick Cantlay proved to be a tall order for everyone in the 30-man field at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia last weekend.
Cyclones continue training camp, drop preseason opener to Rockets in shootout
It had been over 18 months since the Listowel Cyclones last faced off against an opponent in any facet of Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) play, but the local Junior B squad finally got back to business in a preseason contest on Sept. 4.
Jubilee Acres corn crop looks promising
Once again this year, we are grateful to have a bountiful crop of corn to help feed the hungry.
Bruce County supports National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Thursday, Sept. 2, Bruce County council adopted a resolution in support of reconciliation, acknowledgement, and collaboration for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
