PERTH COUNTY - Perth County councillors might have been mistaken for a group of epicures with a refined taste in food, as they unanimously voted to increase the meal reimbursement policy to $85 per day.
North Perth approves 2025 budget
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council approved a 6.29 per cent tax rate increase at its Jan. 6 meeting.
AMDSB introduce EQAO, Math plans to improve grades
HURON-PERTH - New plans presented by school board staff aim to improve the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) and Math grades at Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools.
It takes a village
The longer I am on this planet, the more the age old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” resonates with me.
Eastdale Kindergarten crew stage lively Christmas Concert
LISTOWEL - Eastdale Public School Kindergarten students put on a holiday show for friends and family on Dec. 17.
Local, provincial food bank numbers at all time high
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - The number of those reliant on food bank services has never been greater across the province and locally.
Subdivision proposal would expand Atwood boundary
NORTH PERTH - A combination of a delegation and planning report presented to council on Dec. 16 outlined plans for a subdivision to the east of Atwood.
North Perth to participate in project to sign civic addresses
NORTH PERTH - The Farm 911/Emily Project launched roughly five years ago, in November of 2019, in response to a fatal farm accident involving a young girl named Emily Trudeau in Northumberland County in 2014.
AMDSB students surpass provincial averages in Specialist High Skills Major participation, completion
HURON-PERTH - Local schools have garnered a good reputation in the trades industry, however, the latest stat associated with Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) participation and completion will only further benefit it.
North Perth seeking more information about Mental Health Community Action Group
PERTH COUNTY - North Perth Council is seeking more information regarding a West Perth proposed Mental Health Community Action Group before agreeing to participate.
Turnbacks: Royal wedding photos featured in 1934 Wingham newspaper
1934 - Within the pages of the Wingham Advance Times dated Dec. 20, 1934, was an entire photo page featuring the royal wedding of Prince George of England to Princess Marina of Greece, which took place in London on November 29, 1934.
Rothwell calls Poilievre comments ‘deplorable’
NORTH PERTH - An item within the Dec. 2 consent agenda at the North Perth Council meeting, inspired some strong words from Coun. Allan Rothwell.
Council approves facade design for new municipal building
LISTOWEL - Council liked what they saw, in its first look at the facade designs of the municipality’s new downtown building.
North Perth’s Doug Kellum elected as the 154th Perth County Warden at Dec. 5 meeting
PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.
Flag request delegation cut short by mayor
NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get the proverbial hook.
