The annual “Sunshine List,” which discloses those who work in the public sector and earn more than $100,000 annually, was released last week.
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Collaboration across the county key to North Perth’s emergency response plan
During North Perth’s March 21 council meeting, David Clarke, emergency management coordinator (CEMC), presented a report on last year’s response and what they’ll be focusing on in the next 3-5 years. Collaboration across the county is key, he said.
From tree to table: Hoover’s Maple Syrup and the intricate science behind syrup production
Terry Hoover kills the engine of his Kubota utility vehicle and climbs out of the cab into the cool but comfortable early February air.
Council looks to establish bird watching zone behind local water treatment plant
Amy Gangl, manager of programs in North Perth, asked Doug Grant what the next project is now that the Listowel Memorial Park dam has been removed. That project had taken over the last 15 years of his life, and now he has his eyes set on the next project: a bird watching zone. Hopefully, it won’t tak
Pettapiece announces largest LTC expansion program in Canada
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recently announced the largest investment in long-term care homes in Canada. The magic number? $6.4 billion.
Police issue three stunt driving charges to Kitchener residents
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged three Kitchener drivers after they were stopped while stunt driving in Perth County.
Drowsy driver deemed as cause of collision
One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.
Long, short-term solutions needed for affordable housing issue facing North Perth
North Perth is not the only municipality facing a current and future problem in affordable housing, but its exponential growth recently is exasperating the issue. As Kim Kowch, economic development officer for North Perth said, the municipality has grown much more than expected.
Call me crazy – I still believe!
I know we live in a society that looks at the Bible as just a bunch of old, irrelevant and sometimes even made-up stories.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The historical bounty of tax records
This is the 11th of the continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is believed to be the oldest municipal government record in the Archives’ collections.
AMDSB looking for public’s opinion on proposed changes to school boundaries
The Avon Maitland District School Board is looking at its schools’ borders and they want your input.
Mike Givens makes the move to Perth East
The Township of Perth East has its new Chief Administrative Officer.
Corey Conners takes third at WGC Match Play
Corey Conners kept up his solid play of late on the PGA Tour, finishing third at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play on March 27 in Austin, Texas.
Listowel Memorial Hospital COVID outbreak declared over
The COVID-19 outbreak initially announced at Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) on March 12 has been declared over.
Kinsmen announce winner of $25K Paddyfest 2022 Pot O’ Gold Lottery
Paddyfest 2022 Pot O’ Gold Lottery grand prize winners Jim and Mary Murr were recently presented with their $25,000 in winnings. Also pictured is their daughter, Jenn O’Grady, who sold them the winning ticket, and Paddyfest lottery co-chair, Matt Hutchison.
