Elma Township Public School is closing in on its $140,000 goal for rebuilding two sets of playground equipment at the Newry site, thanks to many local contributions from businesses, organizations and individuals. The Atwood Lions Club was the most recent contributor, allocating $25,000 towards the c
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Fifty Stratford-Perth Archives Treasures: The Monteith Collection
In the fourth week of the continuing series that celebrates the 50th year of the Stratford-Perth Archives and the treasures within, we feature the scrapbooks from the Monteith Collection.
It’s boiling in January
Every day we wake up on this earth, we are given an opportunity to work on the unfinished project that is living the life of a decent human.
Just because we can, should we?
We are nearly one week into the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, and in the Wilson household, the TV has been tuned in for a lot of the action.
Beware of ‘heart attack snow’ – a real killer
Snow, glorious snow! It looks pretty when tree branches are covered with it and fields are pristine white, with perhaps a trail of delicate deer footprints along a fence.
dynafit University announces relocation in spring
As the COVID-19 pandemic prepares to close out its second full year, the local business community continues to adapt to what is a constantly-evolving, seemingly all-encompassing situation.
Impaired driver also charged with trafficking
A Stratford resident is facing drug trafficking charges along with an impaired operation charge following a collision in North Perth last week.
OTF grant supports technology upgrades at BBBS Listowel
In 2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel and District received a $7,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to upgrade the agency’s technological resources.
Local couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary
Life has a funny way of panning out. One simple course of action early on can have a direct effect on the path one takes for the rest of their time spent on this earth.
North Perth Fire Department seeking new recruits
“There’s just nothing better than that feeling if you were able to help someone on their very worst day.”
Conservative Party needs to focus on ‘issues that actually matter’ to Canadians, says Nater
Following a rocky week inside the Conservative Party of Canada ranks, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater says it is time to move forward.
North Perth recommends OPA regarding additional residential units
Council approved a recommendation for Perth County to approve an Official Plan Amendment, OPA 202, that would remove language in the current Official Plan that includes a five-year age requirement and zoning bylaw amendments if an addition is proposed to an accessory structure.
SIU charges Hanover police officer in sexual assault investigation
An officer with the Hanover Police Service has been charged by the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) following a sexual assault investigation.
PC Connect usage highest on Listowel to Stratford route
Ridership on PC Connect transit continues to grow at a positive rate month-over-month. According to a report presented to county council on Jan. 27, by the end of December, the service had provided a total of 4,268 rides.
