Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is here, a day for reflection and gathering knowledge about the atrocities that happened to Indigenous People here on Turtle Island, including the residential school system.
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Time to do our homework as election draws near
Election signs have sprouted up, gracing lawns and public spaces like so many bright, autumn flowers.
Police make arrest, lay charge in Listowel abduction attempt
On Sept. 25 at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male driver who approached a 13-year-old female and told her to get in his vehicle in the area of Wallace Avenue North in Listowel.
Another extension granted to Lunor subdivision in Listowel
A request for an extension for the proposed Lunor Group Inc. subdivision was presented to North Perth municipal council at its Sept. 19 meeting. The municipality moved to receive the report entitled ‘Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval for the Lunor Subdivision,’ and provide comments to Per
Sister snack
The Pedersen sisters had grins galore while enjoying their Tim Hortons smile cookies on Union Street West in Listowel on a sunny Friday afternoon, Sept. 23.
Wallace South one-way pilot project to be removed
The ‘Final Report on Core Congestion Pilot Project and One Way Block’ was presented at the North Perth council meeting on Sept. 26, where it was carried that the one-way street on Wallace Avenue South be removed along with other recommendations that Savini Consulting Inc. made in their final report.
Milverton Fire Department – 100th Anniversary
he Milverton Fire Department is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022.
Listowel, Wingham residents facing drug charges following series of raids
Twenty-six individuals, including five from Listowel and four from Wingham, are facing numerous criminal and drug-related charges following the execution of nine search warrants across the region on Wednesday.
Listowel collision results in minor injuries
One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in minor injuries.
Multiple flags damaged in Listowel
On Sept. 16 just before 5 p.m., the Perth County OPP received reports of mischief to multiple flags at a residence located on Albert Avenue North in Listowel.
OPP lays arson charge for Queen Street fire
A person has been charged with arson after Perth County OPP responded to a report of someone setting a fire in an apartment building laundry room in Listowel last month.
Humane Society partners with county fire departments on emergency pet decal
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) has partnered with fire departments across Perth County to launch an emergency decal to help keep pets safe in the event of a fire or another life-threatening emergency.
Barn Dance in Monkton
The Monkton Lions Club and The Barn Dance Historical Society presented Canada’s largest travelling Barn Dance on Sept. 17 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in celebration of the Lions’ 70th anniversary. Pictured, from left: Fred Lewis (lead guitar), Doug Dietrich (steel guitar), Bill Lewis (drums
