When council was contacted to consider a billing issue for a water and wastewater services customer on Nov. 15, a couple of councillors suggested that North Perth should break the precedent it has set of not offering relief to residents.
Riders will have to wait longer for PC Connect app
Council was advised at its Nov. 18 meeting that there will be a delay in the launch of the PC Connect app.
EcDev Committee discusses status of ag science centre
An update on the status of the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre was requested by Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen during the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on Nov. 17.
$30K awarded in façade improvement grants
Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch updated the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Nov. 17 about the progress of the Façade Improvement Program which was launched this year.
Listowel Salvation Army launches Christmas Kettle Campaign
LISTOWEL – The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign kicked off with a launch at Zehrs on…
Advisory committee considers youth retention, attraction
The North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee mulled over ideas to encourage youth retention and attraction in the region during its meeting on Nov. 17. Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch invited business sector members of the committee to give their thoughts on how the community
North Perth council opts to maintain old Monkton fire hall for training usage
Fire Chief Jenny Pape made a request on Nov. 15, which council agreed to, allowing the old Monkton fire station to be retained for training and storage purposes.
MAPH helps new Canadians with rapid COVID testing, vaccinations
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) remains busy bringing supplies to new Canadian families, encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and providing rapid testing.
Taxi rates rise in Listowel for first time since 2015
Council voted in favour of raising rates for local taxi services provided by Listowel Taxi and TJ’s Taxi Service on Nov. 15. Passengers will see rates rise by one dollar in December.
Truck route discussion dominates recent North Perth Transportation Master Plan public meeting
Discussion at the North Perth Public Information Centre (PIC) for a draft of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) on Nov. 10 focused heavily on potential routes for the long-awaited truck bypasses around Listowel and active transportation routes such as trails and cycling corridors.
Green Party leader visits innovative permeable paving business in Listowel
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner toured the Waterloo, North Perth and Wellington area on Nov. 9 to visit local green businesses and call for more supports to kickstart a green recovery from COVID-19.
Perth County to hire planner to help complete long-awaited Official Plan
Council narrowly passed a motion on Nov. 4 directing staff to hire a planner to help get the new Official Plan completed.
North Perth council awards Danbrook Fire Reservoir tender to Wellington Construction
Council awarded a tender for the construction of an Atwood Water Storage, Danbrook Fire Reservoir to Wellington Construction for the amount of $437,000, HST excluded, on Nov. 8.
Government announces $15 minimum wage as United Way declares $17.95 per hour living wage
As part of the Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government announced on Nov. 2 that it will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective Jan. 1.
Majority of council supports continuing affordable housing committee mandate
A motion was passed during the Nov. 4 meeting of county council supporting the continuing mandate of the Committee on Affordable and Attainable Housing.