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Wards can be confining
A few weeks ago, I found myself out knocking on doors in Tara with an old friend running for deputy mayor in Arran-Elderslie. If you love a good front porch visit, knocking on doors is a really fun thing to do and that night was no exception.
God willing and the creek don’t rise
The name Fiona will long be remembered whenever storm clouds gather, the wind rises, and creatures great and small head for high ground. At least in the eastern part of this country, Fiona was the storm that finally convinced climate change deniers that something real and dangerous is going on, and
Special guests address Westfield students
North Perth Westfield Elementary School welcomed two inspiring guests this past week.
Sound Six Investments submit two subdivision applications
Municipality of North Perth council received two subdivision applications for the northeast end of Listowel on Walton Avenue at its meeting on Oct. 3.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon hits airwaves Oct. 15
Having access to quality health care is especially important in rural areas. On Saturday, Oct. 15, CKNX AM920 will be hosting the 21st annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon to help raise funds for eight area hospital foundations, including Listowel, Palmerston and Wingham.
Listowel CIBC Run for the Cure raises nearly $3,000
Kim Hutchings-Hahn, pictured on the right, leading a group of breast cancer survivors, friends and family members across the bridge in Listowel Memorial Park to begin their first in-person CIBC Run for the Cure event since pandemic restrictions eased. The event was held on Oct. 2 and raised nearly $
North Perth employer branding video premieres at council, Oct. 3
At the Oct. 3 North Perth council meeting, the municipality’s Human Resources Team Lead, Kelly Fraser, gave council members, staff and public attendees a first look at the employer branding video, as part of North Perth’s employer branding and strategic plan initiative.
IN PHOTOS: Harwill Farms’ Pumpkinpalooza 2022
Harwill Farms held its 11th annual Pumpkin Palooza event on Oct. 2-3 just outside of Gowanstown.
Public meeting conducted for proposed drive-thru restaurant at Listowel Pioneer gas station
North Perth council received a report and held a statutory public meeting to receive comments from the public regarding a proposed drive-thru restaurant at the Pioneer gas station on Sept. 26.
Cyclones drop home opener, rebound with pair of road victories
While the Junior Cyclones’ 2022-23 regular season home opener didn’t go according to plan last Friday, the club was able to rebound with a pair of road victories over the weekend to bring its record up to .500 through eight games played.
Country Life – Fall 2022
Inside the pages of Country Life: Local farmers stress patience for motorists. ‘From humble…
Morris-Turnberry to consider implementing development, servicing guidelines
Council is considering adopting a policy that would standardize the guidelines for developments and servicing within Morris-Turnberry.
Morris-Turnberry supports review of Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Council has endorsed a motion from the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) asking the province to review the amount paid to municipalities for administering the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.
ORNGE air ambulance used to transport worker with life-threatening injuries
A hydro worker was sent to an out-of-area hospital with life-threatening injuries after what Huron County OPP is calling an apparent electrocution just outside of Wingham on Sunday.
