LISTOWEL – The 14th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 29 with over 230…
Maplevue Farms celebrates World Milk Day
NORTH PERTH - June 1 every year marks World Milk Day.
Midwestern’s Peggy Haasnoot receives Silver Quill
LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett presented Peggy Haasnoot with a Silver Quill Award on May 15.
Maplevue Farms celebrating World Milk Day with June 1 open house
Falling on a Sunday this year, Doug and Dave Johnston of Maplevue Farms in North Perth are taking the opportunity to offer the community a look at their dairy farming process
Howick Township to revise municipal alcohol policy
HOWICK - Council here will be revising its current alcohol policy to improve usability for stakeholders and maintain compliance with legislation.
Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government
CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.
Council receives United Way update
At its recent meeting, council here heard a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb, updating everyone on the 2024/25 campaign and the Northern Huron Connection Centre.
Howick receives funding from Canada Summer Jobs
HOWICK - Council here recently received a report on Canada Summer Jobs funding approval in the amount of $4,816.
Howick discusses North Perth school boundary review
At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled the minutes from the recent Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, focussing on its boundary review.
Council supports HPPH in request for increasing housing crisis urgency
Council here received an item in its correspondence from Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) regarding the housing crisis.
‘Massive’ measles outbreak puts elimination status at risk: MOH
At its recent meeting on May 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed the latest news on the measles outbreak in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.
Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk
Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.
Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August
Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.
Strong mayor powers discussed by Howick Council
At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled a letter from the Township of Rideau Lakes out of correspondence, asking to endorse Resolution No. 78-2025 opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities.
Marking the anniversary of Dutch liberation
May 5 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German-occupied Netherlands during WWII.…
