Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns last Friday provided an opportunity for youth and adults to dress up for Halloween activities.
Council preparing to repeal bylaw at next meeting, deregulating taxicabs
Council here recently received a report regarding the deregulation of taxicabs and other vehicles-for-hire, and directed the director of legislative services and clerk to prepare a bylaw to repeal bylaw 54-2022 for its Oct. 21 meeting.
Funeral director demands reductions of North Huron cemetery fees
Dayna Deans, from McBurney Funeral Homes in Wingham, came to council here on Oct. 7 to address changes in how the township managed its cemetery fees last winter, hoping for a solution before this winter season.
Howick to see 21.15 per cent increase in OPP annual billing, building code will see over 2,000 changes
Council here received four reports with its consent agenda at its meeting last Tuesday. Two were pulled out for discussion.
Citizen frustrations boil over at town hall meeting
The annual town hall public meeting was held here on Oct. 10 at the Blyth Arena and Community Centre, and saw attendees straying outside the meeting’s rules to get points across to council.
Community Living holding Bowl Us Home fundraiser at DA Virtual Sports
As part of a new campaign, Community Living North Perth (CLNP) will be collaborating with DA Virtual Sports for its Bowl Us Home fundraiser.
United Housing to create affordable housing in Listowel
On Oct. 8, Perth-Huron United Way had an event at the former Diana Sweets restaurant to introduce its new United Housing organization.
New this year with the Festival of Lanterns is Frankenopoly
The 11th annual festival of lanterns here is set to return on Oct. 25. To go along with the tradition, and new this year, local realtor Mark McDougall created a game called Frankenopoly.
North Huron submitting CSRI application for Wingham and Blyth community centres
Council here recently received a report from the asset management coordinator seeking approval regarding an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure (CSRI) Grant Program.
North Huron makes agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic
The Wingham Veterinary Clinic is officially appointed as the pound keeper for North Huron Township after council adopted bylaw 73-2024 at its recent meeting.
North Huron to implement flat water, wastewater rates in 2025
BM Ross Engineer Ryan DeVries came to township council on Oct. 7 with financial plans for water metering in North Huron.
CTV parts ways with staff after debacle over spliced video clip
I try to bite my tongue a lot of the time when it comes down to things like this, but two weeks ago CTV National News really let me down as a reporter.
Howick approves three consent applications for four residential lots
Council here dealt with three consent applications affecting one subject property located on the corner of Gorrie Line and Harriston Road (County Road 87).
Cyclones capture weekend with two great wins
The Listowel Cyclones successfully captured two wins over the weekend, maintaining their standings among the elite teams in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) this season.
Domino’s ‘raising dough’ for family
The Listowel Domino’s Pizza team are heartbroken after team member Joel Varughese, passed away suddenly last month.
