LISTOWEL - At a previous North Perth regular council meeting, Coun. Allen Rothwell requested to review how veterans in the area are honoured on street name signs, for example with a poppy so others know the sign is named after a veteran.
Council to allow temporary parking restrictions for Hayloft Music Festival
According to a recent report to council, temporary parking limitations for sporting and community events in North Perth have had positive impacts on events.
Gorrie Parks Board slow pitch tournament declared municipally significant
HOWICK - Council here pulled a letter out of correspondence at its recent June 24 meeting, declaring the Gorrie Parks Board Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Tournament scheduled for July 18 to 19 to be of municipal significance.
Council approves purchase of new one-tonne truck for public works
After searching around since before passing the 2025 budget, council here will be purchasing a 2025 Ram 5500 120CA 4x4 diesel truck with a Switch-N-Go cable hoist system, dump body, cipper box and toolbox for the public works department and Howick Landfill.
Local man builds scale model of family barn
GOWANSTOWN - Roy Berfelz, 85, brought a to-scale replica of the old Yungblut barn for display at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here on June 28.
Hospital hosts open house to celebrate new CT scanner
WINGHAM - Members of the community here gathered at the Wingham & District Hospital on June 25 for an open house which celebrated the opening of the brand-new CT scanner suite.
Howick Township not proceeding with backyard chicken program
HOWICK - Council here, after months of staff looking into the idea, has decided to not proceed with allowing backyard chickens in the township.
The most fascinating car you will ever see
Last weekend, my partner Dominik and I hopped into my Chevy Trax to begin a six hour drive to…
Public meeting held on Atwood subdivision proposal
At its recent June 23 meeting, North Perth Council held a public meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment affecting the property located north of the intersection of Woodview Drive and Parkview Crescent in Atwood.
MOH: Measles spread slowing
Wrapping up for the summer, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) held its last meeting until the fall on June 13. During the meeting, an update on measles was provided in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.
Howick proceeding with Spencetown Road bridge repairs
HOWICK - Council here recently authorized staff to proceed with Spencetown Road bridge repairs.
Community swap event coming to Howick Community Centre
HOWICK - A community swap event will be happening at the community centre here from July 4 to 5.
Medical students explore rural life, medicine during Discovery Week
Three Schulich School of Medicine students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (June 2-5) for Discovery Week 2025, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Howick Township moving to Monday curbside pickup
HOWICK - Curbside waste collection and Howick Landfill operations will be switching from Wednesdays to Mondays effective July 7.
Medical students from Western, Queens visit Listowel for Discovery Week 2025
LISTOWEL - Students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Queens University, made their way to Listowel May 26 to 30 for Discovery Week 2025.
