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.
United Way report: Perth-Huron has second highest living wage rate in Ontario
According to United Way Perth-Huron’s Quality of Life report, the most recent living wage for part-time, which was released in November 2023, is $22.75 per hour.
Last year saw more homes built in Howick than 2022
Although there were slightly less total building permits issued in 2023 than in 2022, the total number of dwelling units created in Howick Township was significantly higher.
Council requests report on regulation of wind turbines
A delegation to North Perth council on Jan. 15 asked to pass a zoning bylaw to regulate wind turbines.
IN PHOTOS: 2024 Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days
The 39th annual Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree went off without a hitch last weekend, despite the snowy weather. Thirty-six teams from across the region braved the cold to travel to the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
Perth County reviews $16.9M capital budget
Manager of Finance Corey Bridges shared that the 2024 capital budget is $16.9 million, and includes 37 projects, with $10.5 million funded from reserves; $2.42 million funded from Canada Community Building Fund, Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and municipal partners, and; $4.1 million funded
Three-storey residential/commercial development of long-time vacant lot reviewed at NP council
In a public meeting to discuss the development of 670 Main St. E. in Listowel, there were no signs of opposition, from council or the public.
Mayor says ‘Let’s not put the cart before the horse’ in Listowel Gardens’ ask for support
Council’s work to develop a housing-focused Community Improvement Plan (CIP) has piqued the interest of a local developer.
United Way report states Perth-Huron has most frequent rates of racial discrimination in SWO
A new report from the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) states the region experienced the most frequent rates of discrimination, with 42 per cent of such incidents happening in the work place.
There’s no weighing the options when it comes to children’s safety
Late on Dec. 18, I read a police report that made me stop in my tracks.
Perth County Official Plan entering public consultation
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.
