Trick-or-treat! Halloween is fast approaching and Oct. 31 will be here before we know it. It’s a night for children to dress up in ghoulish or character-themed costumes, going door-to door in hopes of getting a tasty treat.
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Timing certainly is everything
Our provincial government sure likes to end the week with a “bang,” don’t they?
‘El Padrino’ took drug trafficking to unparalled heights
I’ve now been through the Netflix series Narcos three times to date. I expect if I make a fourth run through in the future – which I no doubt will – I’ll be near fluent in Spanish. I’d say the production is 90 per cent subtitles, and it just adds more authenticity for me.
Happy haunting this Halloween
As holidays go, Halloween seems tailor-made for COVID-19 times. Trick-or-treaters wear masks, and spend most of the time outside, in small groups.
Rothwell reiterates North Perth housing density concerns for Lunor Subdivision
During North Perth’s council meeting on Oct. 18, Coun. Allan Rothwell revisited concerns over housing density regarding the extension of the draft plan approval for the Lunor Subdivision which has been slated for development on the east side of Tremaine Avenue in Listowel for over 15 years.
Listowel Kinsmen host food drive
Dave Dickey and Jeremy Reid collect donations for the local Salvation Army food bank during the Listowel Kinsmen’s food drive at the Kin Station on Oct. 23.
Province announces OMPF allocations for local municipalities
The province announced allocation amounts for the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) last week, with local municipalities receiving varying amounts.
Murder charge laid in relation to 1985 death of infant girl
One person has been charged following a death investigation in Perth County.
Listowel, Wingham hospitals update visitor policy
To maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff and physicians, effective Nov. 1 all family, support persons and visitors will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering a Wingham or Listowel hospital building.
Legion to officially launch 2021 poppy campaign on Oct. 29
With Halloween set to wrap up for another year this Sunday, the subsequent arrival of November turns the attention to Remembrance Day and the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaign.
Perth County OPP assist in abduction-related arrest
A City of Toronto resident has been charged after an ongoing investigation in Perth County.
Perth County adopts greenhouse gas reduction plan despite concerns from councillors
Although Perth County council voted in favour of adopting a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction plan, several council members raised concerns around the implementation of the plan on Oct. 21.
Police page policy
Midwestern Newspapers receives crime reports from numerous OPP detachments and area police…
Province unveils plan to lift COVID-19 public health measures
No more capacity limits in gyms, restaurants and recreational facilities. By February vaccine requirements will be lifted and a month later masks won’t have to worn indoors.
