Staff anticipate the new Perth County Official Plan to be completed before the end of 2024, however, significant public consultation and provincial approval are needed first.
Former Monkton library property to be listed for sale by municipality
Since the Monkton Library moved to the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex, council asked staff to consider the sale of the former site in May 2022. At the Jan. 8 council meeting council voted to list the property for sale.
Report reiterates North Perth’s commitment to health care
Last month, council was told to expect over 9,000 North Perth residents to be without a family physician in the next five years, as a result of the approaching retirement of six local doctors.
Transportation Master Plan recommends expanding Listowel sidewalks, trails
The North Perth Transportation Master Plan (TMP) proposes $6.7 million in upgrades to the pedestrian and cycling network, citing data collected from locals surveyed.
When the math just doesn’t add up
If you cast your attention at all to the app TikTok, then I am sure you have seen the recent trend circulating about math and all its variable forms.
Howick Township sets new fees and charges bylaw
At its Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council agreed to pass the fees and charges bylaw which sets all charges for the coming year.
Perth County agrees to 10.49% insurance premium increase
In a staff report outlining the results of an insurance request for proposal (RFP) at the Dec. 21 meeting, Corey Bridge, Perth County’s manager of finance, recommended the lowest bidder – and the county’s existing provider – AON Reed Stenhouse Inc.
Howick firefighters get new gear for Christmas
At the Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council gave pre-budget approval to increase the budget for firefighter gear from $9,000 to $34,000.
Rothwell questions increased planning charges
In a multi-department report, North Perth staff asked council to consider a new fees and charges bylaw for the 2024 calendar year.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Eastdale Public School’s Junior Christmas Concert
The Junior Christmas Concert at Listowel Eastdale Public School presented a mashup of genres with some familiar festive songs.
Perth County 2024 budget proposes 12.31% tax levy increase
Manager of Finance Corey Bridges told Perth County council that next year, “appears to be another difficult year” when presenting the 2024 budget overview at the Dec. 7 meeting.
Dr. Nicole Conners to practice in the same town as her grandfather, great-grandfather
For the third time in 75 years, there is a Dr. Conners practicing at the Listowel clinic – this time Dr. Nicole Conners.
North Perth’s Transportation Master Plan recommends $16.5M truck bypass
Consultants recommend North Perth council consider building truck bypass routes around Listowel on existing roads, one in each quadrant divided by the intersection of Highway 23 and Perth Line 86.
6.5 per cent North Perth budget increase for 2024 open for public comment Jan. 22-26
Council agreed to open the public comment period for the 2024 budget Jan. 22-26 at the Dec. 18 North Perth council meeting.
Serena Ryder performs in Wingham
Serena Ryder graced the stage at Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 16, performing to a near-capacity crowd. Ryder put her own spin on some holiday favourites. Wingham was the final stop on Ryder’s Merry Myths Tour.
