Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products due to cost or other barriers.
Huron Perth Public Health discusses normalizing COVID-19
“We are in a fall wave of COVID-19 but I just want to point out how different it feels,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Dr. Miriam Klassen, told the Board of Health on Oct. 13.
North Perth ward boundary review options available for public feedback until Oct. 30
The way voters choose members of North Perth municipal council in the next election could change drastically.
North Perth council selects engineers for 2024 road reconstruction work
Council received good news relating to recent engineering proposals, as Manager of Public Works Lyndon Kowch stated they came in under budget.
North Perth joins petition seeking changes regarding Highway Traffic Act
North Perth council does not plan to let up on their petition to limit vehicle speed in Kurtsville.
Howick sees increase in homes built, decrease in total permits issued
lthough the number of building permits issued in Howick Township is down, the projects seem to be larger than average.
Howick Fire Chief to split time as bylaw enforcement officer
Fire Chief Josh Kestner was appointed the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the Oct. 3 council meeting.
Howick will see two per cent increase in OPP bill
Next year’s increases to the OPP budget in Howick Township are credited to a slight increase in the calls for service, number of households, salaries, and the 2022 cost-adjustment.
Howick to host trail grand opening
Guests can get the full fall experience on Oct. 29 in Howick.
Take me back to happier times
I don’t know about you, but after watching last week’s Toronto Blue Jays post-season games, I was looking for a pick-me-up. Or so to speak.
Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre hosts grand opening
Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre celebrated its grand opening with community leaders on Sept. 30. Stan and Charlene Klasen took ownership of the business in July but will still offer Ashley brand furniture and mattresses, however they also carry locally made wood furniture, metal signs and home d
50 people take part in CIBC Run for the Cure, Oct. 1
CIBC Run for the Cure Listowel coordinator Kim Hutchings-Hahn (right), accompanied by Vicki Leppington (middle) and Connie Shiel (left), lead a group of roughly 50 people at the Oct. 1 event at Listowel Memorial Park. The aim of the third annual event was to raise funds and bring awareness to breast
IN PHOTOS: Pumpkinpalooza 2023
Pumpkinpalooza 2023 was another big hit on the weekend, with droves of people turning out to find that perfect future jack-o-lantern.
North Perth acquires Wallace Ave. Scotiabank building
North Perth council unanimously agreed to confirm the purchase of the Wallace Avenue North Scotiabank building for $950,000 at its Oct. 2 meeting.
IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair
The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.
