On May 6, Coun. Matt Duncan encouraged Perth County council to support an initiative by the Township of The Archipelago to take action managing invasive phragmites along roadways.
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North Perth plans to clear away smoke of confusion around backyard burning bylaw
Recently, especially throughout the pandemic, the North Perth Fire Department, bylaw enforcement staff and Perth County OPP have received and responded to increased calls and concerns related to backyard burning in residential areas, particularly in the spring and summer months.
North Perth passes resolution to adopt Perth County Community Safety and Well-being Plan
After a presentation of the Perth County Community Safety and Well-being Plan, North Perth council voted in favour of a resolution to adopt the plan on May 17. In all, six municipal partners need to adopt the plan.
Cartoon: May 20, 2021
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Housing boom or housing crisis?
A housing boom can also be a housing crisis. It all depends on which side of the “for sale” sign you are on.
Council approves Façade Improvement Plan for downtown business in North Perth
Council approved implementing a Façade Improvement Program (FIP) and Downtown Commercial Design Guidelines (DCDG) to support local business owners in the downtowns of Listowel, Atwood and Monkton, on May 10.
Listowel couple encountering challenges replacing their retirement home after Village fire
When Gary and Linda Jones walked out of their home on April 19, it did not occur to them that they…
Eden Grove Village purchases former Midwestern Centre site, exploring options for development
Not-for-profit corporation takes ownership of extensive Highway 23 property NORTH PERTH – The…
Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 18 and up, starting May 18
TORONTO – The Ontario government says anyone born in 2003 or earlier will soon be able to book an…
Eden Grove Village purchases former Midwestern Centre site, exploring options for development
Not-for-profit corporation takes ownership of extensive Highway 23 property NORTH PERTH – The…
Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 18 and up, starting May 18
TORONTO – The Ontario government says anyone born in 2003 or earlier will soon be able to book an…
THE IVORY SILO: Pandemic decisions continue to show complete disregard for mental health
By Stewart Skinner People who fight with depression have different analogies for how it makes them…
THE IVORY SILO: Pandemic decisions continue to show complete disregard for mental health
By Stewart Skinner People who fight with depression have different analogies for how it makes them…
Feels like we were just here…
You could likely take my header a number of ways given the current state of affairs. But in this instance, I’m referring to the NHL post-season.
Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2
Golf courses to remain closed, schools to remain in remote learning TORONTO – As expected, the…
