The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged another driver after they were speeding more than 90km/h over the posted limit in the Municipality of North Perth.
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Kinsmen organizing food drive in support of Salvation Army food bank
A pair of successful food drives in 2020 have the Kinsmen Club of Listowel officially establishing the event as an annual one, in the hopes of once again filling the shelves and financial coffers of the local Salvation Army food bank.
Stop 23 Auto Sales donates $20,000 to local hospitals
Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continued its ongoing donation commitment to Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) and Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH) with a $20,000 contribution on Oct. 5, part of a $200,000 total sum to be allocated long term. LMH will be utilizing the latest donation towards updated ma
Atwood Witches Walk returns for 2021
Most locals would argue that it’s just not Halloween without getting the pants scared off you while walking through the McCourt family’s bush in Atwood.
North Perth pushes for housing density in long-awaited Lunor subdivision
The Lunor subdivision, a proposed development planned for the east side of Tremaine Avenue in Listowel which has been on the books for over 15 years, was grudgingly given another extension of draft plan approval on Oct. 7 by Perth County council.
North Perth budget visioning underway for 2022
The first meeting of the 2022 budget process was held on Oct. 6, a visioning meeting to discuss ideas brought forward through a public survey, which was available throughout September.
North Perth to require proof of COVID vaccination for everyone 12 and older at rec facilities
In response to the letter of instruction issued by Huron Perth Public Health, effective at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 31, 2021, every person age 12 years and older wishing to access any of the municipally operated recreation facilities in North Perth will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID
Pettapiece announces $3.9M for Perth-Wellington hospitals
Hospitals in Perth-Wellington are set to receive over $3.9 million in funding, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced last week.
Fresh, new chapter beginning for Stratford-Perth Pride
Pride in Perth County has a new name and look.
Local knitter hoping for wool donations, creates hats, afghans for people in need
Ruthann Salzman has been crocheting afghans and knitting hats for the homeless or people in need for the last eight to 10 years, but she says that the wool has become very expensive.
In Photos – Pumpkinpalooza 2021
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In Photos – Listowel Ag. Society hosts craft/pumpkin show
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Seniors’ bocce in Listowel
Seniors’ bocce has enjoyed steady turnouts throughout the summer and into fall, with Marg Smith and Ken Pike (pictured above) facing off in a match on Sept. 30 at the Elm Avenue courts adjacent to Listowel Memorial Park. (Below) Wilma Rathwell and Doug Filsinger watch their throws move into position
Cyclones salvage week with lopsided victory over Bandits
After dropping a pair of close back-to-back decisions late last week, the Listowel Junior Cyclones rebounded with a victory on Oct. 3 in Brantford to close out their weekend action.
Council follows RAC recommendation to not further subsidize North Perth minor ice sports
Council decided on Oct. 4 not to support a reduction of ice rates for minor sports in North Perth facilities.
