The Wingham Legion’s Breakfast with Santa was well-attended on Saturday morning, with kids getting an opportunity to meet Santa Claus and families a chance to eat a hot, delicious breakfast.
The Ranch’s third annual toy, food drive resounding success
This year’s toy and food Corral hosted by 100.1FM The Ranch was a massive success.
Eden Grove Board application for plan amendment deemed complete
The Eden Grove Board made the consent agenda on the Dec. 12 North Perth council meeting. Perth County deemed their application complete on Nov. 25, and the file is titled “County of Perth Official Plan Amendment #212 Eden Grove Village.”
New parking restrictions on Listowel’s Riverview Drive
A new bylaw was passed at the Dec. 12 North Perth council meeting in regards to the parking on Riverview Drive in Listowel.
LWHA obtains grants to invest in facilities
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) Board explained that infrastructure funding for 2022-23 was announced recently.
North Perth expresses concerns with Bill 23
On Oct. 25, the Ontario government introduced Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act with multiple changes to nine different acts within Ontario with the ultimate goal of constructing 1.5 million homes within the next 10 years.
Perth County makes board, committee appointments
At the inaugural Perth County council meeting on Dec. 1, the yearly appointments of the board and committees that council members reside on was decided.
Dog park fundraising gets green light from North Perth council
Back in September 2021, residents of North Perth came together and started a group to bring an off-leash dog park to the municipality.
Council approves $170K to replace Atwood Lions Pool filtration system
The council of the Municipality of North Perth approved the 2023 budget request for the replacement of the Atwood pool filtration system project at its Dec. 5 meeting.
Another kilometre added to winter sidewalk maintenance in North Perth
An additional kilometre of sidewalk was added to the total 30-plus kilometres of sidewalks serviced in North Perth.
North Perth council meeting schedule approved for 2023
The 2023 council meeting schedule was approved by the Municipality of North Perth at its Dec. 5 meeting.
Perth County to send letter regarding CN Rail Drainage Act
At the Dec. 1 inaugural meeting of Perth County council, members voted in favour of sending a letter of concern in regards to the CN Rail Drainage Act to the local MP and MPP, and the Minister of Agriculture, as per the request of Coun. Hugh McDermid.
Over $4M in surplus for Avon Maitland District School Board from 2021-22 fiscal year
A report from the Audit Committee of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) revealed the board had a surplus of $4,317,936.
Perth County to replace two ambulances
On Dec. 1, Perth County council voted in favour of receiving the updated report “Paramedic Services 2023 Ambulance Vehicle Replacement.”
Gray family donates $610K to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation
On Nov. 30, Bill and Lynne Gray presented a cheque for $610,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) to aid in the expansion and renovation needed at the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre in Listowel.
