happy with a steady flow of coffee during the 30th anniversary of Tim Hortons Camp Day on July 21.
North Perth Pride humbled by community support for recent fundraising event
“We belong, we’re strong and we need to be here,” Gebadia Haverkamp announced to the supporters who came out to North Perth Pride’s inaugural rural fundraising event on July 24.
North Perth council raises more concerns over new burn bylaw
The municipality has been working on updating the burn bylaw which has been in place since Sept. 17, 2001. On July 19, North Perth Fire Chief Ed Smith present a draft of an updated bylaw to council.
North Perth council unanimously passes motion to adopt Indigenous land acknowledgement
Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen prefaced the notice of motion she brought forward on July 5, requesting North Perth to adopt an Indigenous land acknowledgement, noting its sensitive nature.
As North Perth becomes more diverse, it is being asked to consider Pride
North Perth has historically been an isolated area for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, their families and friends, but in recent years that has shifted.
Multicultural Association cleaning up masks, litter in Huron-Perth parks
Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) volunteers have been making rounds of parks in Huron-Perth cleaning up litter and more importantly, discarded masks.
Local TOPS chapter participates in Character Walk
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Nater discusses Bill C-313, act to ban symbols of hate
On June 17, the day Perth County adopted its Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter, developed following concerns raised by citizens over a Confederate flag that still flies in Poole, New Westminster – Burnaby, B.C. MP Peter Julian introduced Bill C-313.
Perth County officially adopts Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter
PERTH COUNTY – After reluctantly addressing the issue of racism in Perth County, council adopted…
Proposed Main Street East build in Listowel raises local concerns
Council, residents and a local business raised concerns about a proposed mixed-use development on the south side of Main Street East in Listowel beside KFC. Following staff direction, council deferred making any decision at the public meeting held on June 14.
Duncan encourages action to manage phragmites along Perth County roadways
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.
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.
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…
