The Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The celebration was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel. Current and previous members, as well as guests, enjoyed a night of laughter and learning. The group meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at
NPEDAC priority plan report presented to council
At the Municipality of North Perth council meeting on Oct. 17, the North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee (NPEDAC) Priority Implementation Plan 2023 report was discussed.
Howick council acclaimed
Ahead of the 2022 municipal elections on Monday, the Township of Howick had its council already acclaimed, therefore bypassing the nerves and nailbiting that other municipalities endured for their election.
Ehgoetz re-elected as Perth East mayor, Herlick defeated in North Easthope
The 2022 municipal election in Perth East saw little change from the previously-elected council.
Housing in North Perth workplan discussed at Oct. 17 council meeting
An action plan dedicated to housing in North Perth was presented at the Oct. 17 North Perth council meeting.
Proposed Wroxeter walking trail raises concerns from residents
At the Oct. 18 Township of Howick council meeting, many concerned residents voiced their hesitations surrounding the proposed Wroxeter Walking Trail.
PC Connect service enhancements discussed
Perth County council received the ‘PC Connect Service Enhancements’ report on Oct. 6 and approved the recommendation to implement Route B service changes.
North Perth suspending COVID vaccination policy for employees
The Municipality of North Perth will be suspending its COVID-19 vaccination policy for all municipal employees and council, effective Oct. 17.
Industrial subdivision proposed south of Milverton
There was a draft plan for a new subdivision proposed by Percon Developments Inc. in Perth East, presented at Perth County council on Oct. 6.
2023 North Perth budget survey now open
The 2023 North Perth budget survey is now open to the public until Nov. 13 on the Your Say North Perth website. Every year, the municipality prepares an operating and capital budget.
Perth county council conducts remuneration bylaw review, Oct. 6
A report covering the remuneration of Perth County council was reviewed at the Oct. 6 Perth County council meeting.
Klassen presents pandemic report at HPPH meeting
Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH), Dr. Miriam Klassen, presented a brief report to the HPPH Board of Health at the Oct. 7 meeting. The report took a closer look at the current COVID-19 pandemic locally and vaccinations for the upcoming influenza season.
New Horizons for Seniors Program open for applications
MP John Nater wrote a letter to North Perth municipal council informing that the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) for 2022 has a call for proposals for community-based projects.
North Perth receives Canada-Wide Early Learning, Child Care Enrollment update at Oct. 3 council meeting
The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Agreement was discussed in more detail at the Oct. 3 Municipality of North Perth council meeting.
Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act discussed at recent council meeting
At the Sept. 26 Municipality of North Perth council meeting, council discussed the letters it has received in opposition from other municipalities and townships in regards to the new bill presented at parliament, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act.
