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Listowel student participates in Model Parliament program
One local secondary student recently got a taste of provincial politics at the High School Model Parliament program at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Listowel District Secondary School Grade 11 student Keira Schaefer was chosen to represent the Perth-Wellington riding for this year’s program.
Collecting syrup on a sunny day
On a sunny day over March Break, Jim Gibson, his granddaughters and their friends were busy collecting maple syrup on his farm outside of Fordwich. Pictured are Addison Gibson, Owen, Emma and Reed Coghlin, Jim Gibson and Summer Gibson.
Huron Perth Ag Science Centre to host first AGM
The Huron Perth Ag Science Centre board of directors announced last week the organization will be hosting its first ever annual general meeting later this month.
North Perth DEI Advisory Committee seeking interested, diverse applicants
On March 20, the municipality announced that it is accepting applications for its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
2022 Celebrate North Perth award nominations now open
Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Celebrate North Perth Awards from now until March 31.
Central Perth hosting WOGHL all-star festivities this Sunday
The Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton will be showcasing the region’s top talent on the minor hockey circuit on March 26, when the Central Perth Predators play host to the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League’s (WOGHL) all-star festivities.
Paddyfest 2023 wraps up with big turnouts for final weekend slate of events
Paddyfest co-chair and Listowel Kinsmen president Ben Zavitz admits that he and the club weren’t quite sure what to expect in terms of crowds ahead of Paddyfest 2023.
Perth County to provide $13K for Galbraith property
At its March 16 meeting, the Perth County council voted in favour of providing $13,000 in seed funding to aid North Perth in leasing the Galbraith Conservation Area.
More than $72K lost to cons and scams year-to-date in southern Bruce County
March is Fraud Prevention month, and the South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after more than $72,000 has been sent to scammers, year-to-date, by residents of southern Bruce County.
International Women’s Day event highlights women entrepreneurs
On March 10, local women, community change makers, and entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Kincardine Pavilion.
Brockton municipal council takes stand on bail reform
Mayor Chris Peabody made a notice of motion on the need for reform of the province’s bail system. The motion was presented at the March 7 council meeting.
‘Tap into spring’ at Meadow Ridge Maplefest, April 1
The Walkerton Optimist Club will be celebrating the sweet taste of spring with Maplefest, at Meadow Ridge near Walkerton on April 1.
Optimists bring harmony to Sistema Walkerton
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club has donated to Sistema Walkerton, a free after-school music program.
East Ridge development sees planning report accepted during recent meeting
Council accepted the planning report on a revision to a draft plan of subdivision for Barry’s Construction that will see a medium-density development consisting primarily of townhouses – in all, 120 townhouses and 15 detached units. A bylaw will be coming forward.
