The engineer involved in this drainage project said it was unique for several reasons.
HPPH adopts anti-racism, equity and inclusion policy
Over a year of work has gone into the culmination of Huron-Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) anti-racism, equity, and inclusion policy, which the board of health approved at its Oct. 13 meeting.
Atwood family hosting Halloween food drive to benefit ITAV
A local couple has started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood, and they are hoping it catches on, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.
North Perth to consider lowering speed limits on Line 87, west of Highway 23
Speed limits along Line 87 continue to be a topic of discussion of council.
North Perth discusses lofty capital budget, 10-year project forecast
At the Oct. 18 North Perth budget meeting, staff presented a high-level overview of the proposed 2024 capital budget to members of council, which included projects they have deemed necessary to be completed next year, as well as a 10-year forecast of projects to come.
Council passes 3.5 per cent fee increase for Perth Meadows tenants
North Perth council voted for a gradual increase, as opposed to a spike in monthly occupancy fees, for those living at the Perth Meadows Suites and Town Homes.
11U Legionnaires recognized by North Perth council
North Perth council presented medallions to the Listowel 11U Legionnaires in recognition for their OBA ‘C’ championship win at the Oct. 16 council meeting. Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum said “this is the fun part of the job,” as he recognized the young athletes. The 11U team put together a remarkable sea
Huron-Perth Period Poverty task force providing free menstrual products at local libraries this fall
Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products due to cost or other barriers.
Huron Perth Public Health discusses normalizing COVID-19
“We are in a fall wave of COVID-19 but I just want to point out how different it feels,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Dr. Miriam Klassen, told the Board of Health on Oct. 13.
North Perth ward boundary review options available for public feedback until Oct. 30
The way voters choose members of North Perth municipal council in the next election could change drastically.
North Perth council selects engineers for 2024 road reconstruction work
Council received good news relating to recent engineering proposals, as Manager of Public Works Lyndon Kowch stated they came in under budget.
North Perth joins petition seeking changes regarding Highway Traffic Act
North Perth council does not plan to let up on their petition to limit vehicle speed in Kurtsville.
Howick sees increase in homes built, decrease in total permits issued
lthough the number of building permits issued in Howick Township is down, the projects seem to be larger than average.
Howick Fire Chief to split time as bylaw enforcement officer
Fire Chief Josh Kestner was appointed the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the Oct. 3 council meeting.
Howick will see two per cent increase in OPP bill
Next year’s increases to the OPP budget in Howick Township are credited to a slight increase in the calls for service, number of households, salaries, and the 2022 cost-adjustment.
