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.…
Board of Health discusses living wage in the Huron Perth region
The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from guest speaker Kristin Crane from United Way Perth-Huron on the topic of living wage in the Huron and Perth region at its April 11 meeting.
Ground broken on Listowel Gardens residential development
On April 24, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new Listowel Gardens apartments and shops, located at the town’s southwest end – a step forward in addressing housing needs in North Perth.
HPPH discusses monitoring food affordability in Huron Perth
At its recent April 11 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen about food affordability.
Monkton Lions hold easter egg hunt
The Monkton Lions Club held its annual Easter egg hunt the morning of April 19 at the Monkton Lions Pavilion.
Federal candidates address immigration, inflation, foreign affairs, climate change at Palmerston meeting
The Minto, Mount Forest, Arthur and Mapleton Chambers of Commerce co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre.
