At the Jan. 9 North Perth council meeting, a delegation from David Bald, new owner of the Atwood’s Brenneman Funeral Home Ltd., proposed using the North Perth Trail to continue the tradition of memorial tree planting.
Grey Bruce Public Health to resume in-school vaccination clinics
In-school vaccine clinics are returning to secondary schools in the area this winter for routine immunizations.
Trapped in paradise
Christmas looked a little different this year for me. I traded in the snow-covered fields of southwestern Ontario, the holiday lights on my quiet street and the hustle and bustle of last-minute Christmas shopping for the sandy beaches of paradise, also known as Mazatlán, Mexico.
Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree goes Jan. 12-15
Wallace Minor Hockey has announced the 38th Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree will take place from Jan. 12-15 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
Listowel Minor Hockey Days coming at end of January
This year, Listowel Minor Hockey Days will be held from Saturday, Jan. 28 starting at 8 a.m. until Sunday, Jan. 29 at 9:45 p.m.
PC Connect requests provincial funding
At the Dec. 15 Perth County council meeting, an update on the PC Connect transit system was provided.
Update provided on Director’s Work Plan at AMDSB meeting
At the Dec. 13 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, an update on the Director’s Work Plan (DWP) was provided.
Huron-Perth MOH updates Board of Health on COVID, RSV, influenza
At the Dec. 16 Board of Health meeting for Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH), Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen provided an extensive report, updating members on COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza within the region as well as in the province.
Perth County insurance renewal up almost 10 per cent for 2023
At the Dec. 15 meeting for Perth County council, a renewal of its insurance policy was discussed.
$1M culvert replacement to close Line 86 in 2023
At the Dec. 15 Perth County council meeting, a structure replacement on one of the county’s busiest roads was a topic of conversation.
North Perth appoints new integrity commissioner
A new integrity commissioner was appointed at the North Perth council meeting on Dec. 19.
Set7 to submit application for round three of provincial funding
An update on the Set7 Skills and Technology North Perth and Region Learning Hub was provided at the Dec. 19 Municipality of North Perth council meeting.
2023 North Perth budget survey submissions nearly tripled from last year
In preparation for the 2023 North Perth budget process, residents were asked to provide input as to their priorities and preferences for the annual municipal budget.
New MRI machine coming to Wingham and District Hospital
A MRI machine is expected to be up and running in Wingham in the next couple of years following the announcement of provincial funding of $1 million to procure the medical imaging machine.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Blyth Santa Claus parade
The cold temperatures did not keep the crowds away from the Blyth Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10.
