At the Perth County council meeting on Feb. 2, council continued its discussion of the budget while departments within the county’s organization presented preliminary reports. These presentations included accomplishments for 2022, challenges and opportunities, plans for 2023, expected operating budg
LivFit expands to bigger, better Listowel location
LivFit has quickly become the place to be for North Perth’s fitness enthusiasts. The gym has recently moved to a new location, in order to better serve its rapidly-growing membership. Just a 240-metre distance from its previous building, LivFit has taken over the facility that previously housed dyna
Eden Grove has public meeting at Perth County council
At the Perth County council meeting on Jan. 26, the new Eden Grove development just north of Listowel was the topic of conversation.
Update coming to North Perth Strategic Plan
Municipal staff have begun the planning process for an update of the North Perth Corporate Strategic Plan for this council’s term in office.
Four new parks planned for North Perth
The municipality is starting the development of four parks in North Perth. It recently circulated a request for proposals (RFPs) for consulting services for park development for four locations in North Perth. These include Dallmitch in Atwood, and in Listowel, Hannah’s Haven, Lunor and Nichol Proper
North Perth adopts Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter
In 2021, Perth County undertook a significant consultative process to develop a charter on diversity, equity and anti-racism. The county consulted with the public through surveys, roundtable discussions and one-on-one stakeholder interviews.
Hospitals board to renovate, recruit at Listowel, Wingham sites
At its January meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors highlighted many important issues the hospitals are currently facing, as well as their steps forward.
Atwood subdivision seeks county council approval for next phase
At its Jan. 26 meeting, Perth County council discussed the next stage of the subdivision that is being built in Atwood. Dallmitch Holdings Ltd, the developer of the property, is in the process of seeking final approval for phase two of its four-phase plan for the residential subdivision.
Affordable housing continues to be hot topic of discussion at North Perth council
During its Jan. 30 meeting, the council of the Municipality of North Perth talked about an important issue facing both the community and province – affordable and attainable housing.
Bylaw passed to change Howick council remuneration
At Howick council’s Jan. 17 meeting, a bylaw was passed that changes the remuneration for council members.
Howick’s new fire chief gets candid about the high-profile position
At the Township of Howick council meeting on Oct. 18, 2022, Reeve Doug Harding presented Josh Kestner with the Fire Chief epaulets. Having been in the new gig for three months now, the Wingham Advance Times sat down with Chief Kestner to see how he is faring in the job.
Howick approves increase to firefighter compensation for truck, equipment maintenance
During the Jan. 17 Howick council meeting, Fire Chief Josh Kestner presented a report to council in regards to changing the remuneration for truck and equipment inspections.
HPPH provides update on respiratory illness season
In Huron-Perth, the challenges of the respiratory illness season continue as viruses such as COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) still circulate the region.
Perth Paramedic Services provide budget update at county council
At its Jan. 12 meeting, Perth County council discussed a report provided by the Municipal Shared Services Committee (MSSC) with their update on the financial impact of 2022, and highlights for business activities in the coming year.
North Perth Seed Bank hopes to promote growing locally
With the steady rise of food costs making it harder to feed families, one North Perth resident began an initiative to help people with this growing issue.
