The Canadian Pension Plan is a sure thing, right? One local resident expresses concern that it may not be all it’s cracked up to be and brings to light some common misconceptions.
North Perth council remuneration to increase
An addendum to the Ward & Uptigrove’s Council Remuneration Options report that was reviewed at the previous council meeting on Nov. 7, was presented by Kelly Fraser, human resources team lead, at the North Perth council meeting at Nov. 14.
Smile!
Friends and local residents, Riley Cameron, 8, and twins Brett and Beckett Beirnes, 7, pose for a picture after playing in the leaves on Oct. 29 in Atwood near the Elma Memorial Community Centre.
Price increase for Perth Meadows suites forthcoming in 2023
The council of the Municipality of North Perth approved an increase of 15 per cent to the purchase price of suite units at Perth Meadows effective Jan. 1, 2023 at its Nov. 14 council meeting.
IN PHOTOS: Teeswater Remembrance Day 2022
The Teeswater Kinsmen, along with volunteers from the community, organized a Remembrance Day service at the Teeswater Town Hall and cenotaph on Nov. 11.
Township of Howick’s cost of living report presented on Nov. 1
At the Nov. 1 meeting for the Township of Howick council, Treasurer Brenda Weishar presented a brief cost of living report for council’s review.
Huron-Perth MOH encourages public to get COVID-19 booster, flu shot
At the Nov. 4 Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health meeting, Medical Officer of Health (MOH), Dr. Miriam Klassen, presented her report to the board, which included updates on what HPPH is doing locally in response to the upcoming flu season and continuous COVID-19 pandemic.
IN PHOTOS: Wingham Minor Hockey Fun Day 2022
Wingham Minor Hockey hosted a Hockey Fun Day at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Howick clerk retiring Nov. 15
After over eight years as clerk for the Township of Howick council, Carol Watson will be officially retiring as of Nov. 15.
Perth County revises Code of Conduct
At the Nov. 3 Perth County council meeting, revisions were made to the council’s Code of Conduct and Complaint Protocol.
Hurry, hard!
Matt Hutchison and Chris Beckner were two of the many curling participants of this year’s Ray Walter Memorial Bonspiel hosted at the Listowel Curling Club on Nov. 5.
Perth County Tourism brings home prestigious provincial award
At this year’s Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s (TIAO) Ontario Tourism Summit on Oct. 26, Perth County’s Economic Development and Tourism department won an Ontario Tourism Resiliency Award for their experiential tourism program, the Discover More Adventures.
North Perth council dissolves human resources committee
North Perth council has dissolved the Human Resources Committee effective for the new council during its Nov. 7 meeting.
OPP 2023 total policing cost for North Perth over $2.5 million
The council of the Municipality of North Perth received the OPP municipal policing 2023 annual billing statement at its Nov. 7 meeting.
CUPE protest outside of MPP Rae’s office
CUPE Protestors lined the streets of Lorne Avenue West in Stratford, outside of MPP Matthew Rae’s office, on Nov. 4 to protest the Ontario government passing Bill 28, the province’s Keeping Students in Class Act, 2022.
