Despite having a $27,000 overage of municipal funding and a successful response from the COVID-19 funding, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is still grappling with budgetary issues due to the amount of funding from the province.
M-T looking into repairing Turnberry Conservation Area memorial entrance
Citing its importance as a landmark and piece of Turnberry’s history, Morris-Turnberry council has directed staff to collect quotes for the work required to repair the memorial entrance of the Turnberry Conservation Area.
Two-car accident at Highway 23 and Perth Line 84
LISTOWEL – OPP attended the scene of a two-car accident on the morning of Jan. 31. Pictured is…
80 per cent of people living in Huron feel safe walking after dark; 54 per cent in Perth
According to the United Way Perth-Huron Quality of Life report, living in a safe community is a large component of a resident’s self-perceived well-being.
Council passes 2024 budget
According to North Perth Deputy Treasurer Becky Balfour, this is the earliest in her recollection that the municipal budget has been passed.
County discusses better reporting of coyote sightings
PERTH COUNTY – Council disagreed with a staff report that stated there is not enough evidence to…
Meeting of Creative Needle Club
LISTOWEL – The Creative Needle Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at Listowel Mennonite…
‘Off to the Races’ at Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel
The annual Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel was held at the Listowel Curling Club on Feb. 3 under the theme ‘Off to the Races.’
Council approves third year of April ice at Howick Community Centre
Council approved the installation of late-season ice at the Howick Community Centre for the third year in a row.
Howick Township approves purchase of fire chief vehicle
Howick Township council gave pre-budget approval to allow for the purchase of a used 2012 Ford Expedition, to be used as the fire chief/bylaw enforcement officer’s vehicle at the Jan. 16 council meeting.
Monkton Diner hosting Feb. 5 spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit fire victims
After a family lost their home, a local business didn’t hesitate to offer their support.
County council approves Milverton subdivision near gun club
With two narrow votes, Perth County council approved two Official Plan amendments allowing a subdivision in Milverton to proceed.
United Way report: 10 per cent of youth smoke in Perth-Huron
A report commissioned by United Way Perth-Huron has highlighted certain aspects regarding the health of local youth.
Howick Township council raises honorarium 4.54%
The previous council remuneration bylaw was reviewed and Howick Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren recommended updates for 2024.
Howick Township increases municipal building fees, charges
According to a report from Howick’s Chief Building Official, permit fees have not been adjusted since 2020.
