County council approved the next step in the process of adopting a new official plan.
Perth County approves purchase of speed radar signs
Perth County council approved the purchase of 44 speed radar signs, on June 20, to be placed throughout the county.
Ontario Health Coalition hearings highlight grim reality
The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) hosted several hearings throughout the province June 8-18, collecting feedback from community members impacted by hospital and emergency department closures.
Saving Graceland shines spotlight on local mental health issues
Show on Blyth stage until Aug. 8
The Farm Show a reminder of Blyth Festival Theatre’s humble ‘barn’ beginnings
Kicking off the double whammy anniversary season: the 50th Blyth Festival Theatre season, as well as Gil Garrett’s 10th season as artistic director, is The Farm Show.
North Perth approves Listowel sewer work, $110,000 over budget
Unfortunately, the saying ‘Make a deposit at the porcelain bank’ does not benefit the municipality this time, according to a June 3 staff report.
Comparing North Perth, Perth County energy conservation plans
On June 3, North Perth council approved its 2024 Energy Conservation Plan, subsequently, Perth County approved its plan at the June 6 meeting.
North Perth aims to update building permit fees Aug. 1
Council here plans to adopt new building permit fees with a scheduled phase in of a 10 per cent surcharge, beginning August 1, 2024.
Council offers letter of support to Listowel Gardens developer, ahead of passing housing CIP
Although the intention of the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is to improve the local housing market, it appears that its development has hindered the Listowel Gardens housing project.
Policy to facilitate additional names on firefighter monument approved
A recent death has brought to light the need for a policy to facilitate the addition of names to the North Perth Firefighter Monument, connected to the 2011 tragedy that claimed the lives of two volunteer firefighters.
Remembering humble beginnings
I fear that a couple of councils are teetering on a slippery slope, with the recent disapproval of a townhome development.
North Perth raises Pride flag at office
To commemorate and show its support to Pride Month, North Perth Pride in partnership with the Municipality of North Perth hosted its third annual flag-raising event on June 3.
North Perth, Perth County turn down 19-townhome development
North Perth council sided with several vocal neighbours against a proposed 19-townhome development on Walton Avenue North in Listowel at the May 27 meeting. In following procedure, the proposed development with North Perth’s comments was presented to Perth County council on June 6, where after two t
Kasenberg appointed to Perth County road rationalization project committee
Representing North Perth will be Mayor Todd Kasenberg in the Perth County road rationalization project, which could see the county assume six North Perth roads.
Industrial, residential developments north of Listowel okayed by North Perth, County
A 54-acre development at the north end of Listowel, which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, received approval from Perth County on June 6, and on May 27 by North Perth.
