With no opposition for the Warden or Deputy Warden seats, Rhonda Ehgoetz, Mayor of Perth East, was acclaimed as Warden of Perth County, and Doug Kellum, Deputy Mayor for North Perth, acclaimed the role of Deputy Warden, both for their second consecutive term.
North Perth to allow new parochial school on Line 87
Although it seemed as though North Perth council agreed it was not safe for pedestrians to walk along Line 87 in the Wallace Ward, after some debate members decided to allow a school to be established at 5023 Line 87.
HPPH joins action against the sale of nicotine pouches
Customers may have noticed a new nicotine product, Zonnic, for sale across the region.
Milverton Legion Band upgrades iconic parade trailer
The Milverton Legion Band can’t say enough good things about the generosity of the community when it came time to upgrade their trailer to haul the iconic bandstand float to the plethora of parades they participate in.
Council weighs in on allowing two businesses on one property
The precedent of allowing two businesses on one agricultural property, through a Official Plan amendment application, was discussed at length at the Nov. 20 council meeting, and then revisited at the Dec. 4 meeting.
‘What we are in is a North Perth crisis’
Stacey Ash, representing a new organization called Level Up, which is part of the North Perth Healthcare Action Coalition, delivered some sobering news regarding the future of the local health care community at the Dec. 4 council meeting.
Council agrees to fund 50% of school bus stop arm camera pilot project
Council plans to be a leader in school bus safety. At the Nov. 29 budget meeting, North Perth council agreed to fund 50 per cent of the school bus stop arm camera pilot project.
Howick honours retiring treasurer
Howick Reeve Doug Harding, among other members of the community, bid farewell to Howick Treasurer Brenda Weishar at an open house event on Nov. 30 hosted at the municipal office.
Howick concerned about representation the Huron OPP detachment board
It appears Howick may have missed their chance to be included in the Huron OPP detachment board, although they were only given three days’ notice.
The gift of reading
I’ve seen many times on various social media outlets, videos of moms spewing their controversial opinions about parenting. The topics range from co-sleeping to breastfeeding; honestly, there’s no limit. As you can say about every social media trend. Remember the ice bucket challenge and how out of h
Council steps on the gas by supporting school bus stop arm camera pilot project
By giving its support, North Perth is in a way, giving the school bus stop arm camera pilot project the gas to move towards fruition.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Listowel Santa Claus Parade
The Nov. 25 Listowel Santa Claus Parade attracted many to the downtown core.
Bell Mobility planning to upgrade downtown Listowel cellular tower in December
Bell Mobility told a group of stakeholders that they are planning upgrades to its cell tower in downtown Listowel, which should improve cell service gaps in the area. However, stakeholders who attended the Nov. 24 meeting pointed out that these upgrades would not fix the areas outside of town with n
Howick hires new deputy treasurer
At the Nov. 21 council meeting, the Township of Howick hired a new deputy treasurer, as well as a seasonal, full-time public works equipment operator/labourer, and day camp counsellor for the before- and after-school program.
U18 Ironmen play in Silver Stick
The Wingham Ironmen U18 team went 1-2-0 at the Silver Stick Tournament last week. The Ironmen beat the Saugeen Shores Storm 1-0 on Nov. 13, before falling to the Blyth Brussels Crusaders 3-1 on Nov. 17, and Arran Elderslie Ice Dogs 3-0 on Nov. 18. The team finished in the third spot below the first
