Council plans to be a leader in school bus safety. At the Nov. 29 budget meeting, North Perth council agreed to fund 50 per cent of the school bus stop arm camera pilot project.
Howick honours retiring treasurer
Howick Reeve Doug Harding, among other members of the community, bid farewell to Howick Treasurer Brenda Weishar at an open house event on Nov. 30 hosted at the municipal office.
Howick concerned about representation the Huron OPP detachment board
It appears Howick may have missed their chance to be included in the Huron OPP detachment board, although they were only given three days’ notice.
The gift of reading
I’ve seen many times on various social media outlets, videos of moms spewing their controversial opinions about parenting. The topics range from co-sleeping to breastfeeding; honestly, there’s no limit. As you can say about every social media trend. Remember the ice bucket challenge and how out of h
Council steps on the gas by supporting school bus stop arm camera pilot project
By giving its support, North Perth is in a way, giving the school bus stop arm camera pilot project the gas to move towards fruition.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Listowel Santa Claus Parade
The Nov. 25 Listowel Santa Claus Parade attracted many to the downtown core.
Bell Mobility planning to upgrade downtown Listowel cellular tower in December
Bell Mobility told a group of stakeholders that they are planning upgrades to its cell tower in downtown Listowel, which should improve cell service gaps in the area. However, stakeholders who attended the Nov. 24 meeting pointed out that these upgrades would not fix the areas outside of town with n
Howick hires new deputy treasurer
At the Nov. 21 council meeting, the Township of Howick hired a new deputy treasurer, as well as a seasonal, full-time public works equipment operator/labourer, and day camp counsellor for the before- and after-school program.
U18 Ironmen play in Silver Stick
The Wingham Ironmen U18 team went 1-2-0 at the Silver Stick Tournament last week. The Ironmen beat the Saugeen Shores Storm 1-0 on Nov. 13, before falling to the Blyth Brussels Crusaders 3-1 on Nov. 17, and Arran Elderslie Ice Dogs 3-0 on Nov. 18. The team finished in the third spot below the first
Belmore Christmas Market, Nov. 18
The third annual Belmore Christmas Market on Nov. 18 played host to 25 vendors in effort to fundraise for the Belmore Chamber of Commerce. Event co-ordinator Lindsay Underwood, of 40 Hills Fibre Art smiled showing a macramé Christmas tree card decoration, one of her many decorations for sale at the
Downchild Blues Band performs at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band lead singer Chuck Jackson pauses to smile at the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 18.
Walkerton U18 Rep Capitals play in Regional Silver Stick Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals went 2-1-0 at the U18 Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started off with a 3-0 win over the Tavistock Titans on Nov. 12, before falling 2-1 to the Minto Mad Dogs on Nov. 14. They regained themselves with a 4-1 win over the South Grey Spartans. Their record carried th
Cyclones U18 Rep team participates in Regional Silver Stick
The Listowel Cyclones U18 team went 1-2-1 at the Wingham Regional Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started out with a 2-2 tie against the Ayr Flames on Nov. 13, before beating the Kincardine Kinucks 2-0 on Nov. 16. The Cyclones then fell to the Mid-Huron Huskies 2-0 on Nov. 18, and the Mi
North Perth adopts new strategic plan with four goals
Council adopted the 2023-26 North Perth Strategic Plan at the Nov. 13 meeting.
St. Joseph’s Church holds Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 18
The Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph’s Church on Nov. 18 was a busy site only minutes after opening its doors for the lunch and Christmas Greenery sale. Pictured at the by donation bake table was Julie Immink, Sherri Hicks, and Lisa Martin.
