North Perth Pride is gearing up for another month of celebration with events kicking off May 30 and continuing all through June.
Huron County’s fourth annual Pride festival focuses on activism, celebration, community
The county will be the scene of multiple events June 2-7, all with the aim of bringing the community together.
Listowel youth wins poetry award
In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford.
Huron OPP report increase in winter charges
Motor vehicle collisions saw a decrease of 8.5 per cent, with two fatal injuries, 15 non-fatal injuries, and 167 incidents resulting in damage to property only.
Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams
The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.
Council considering election bylaws before nominations
As the municipality and Huron County prepare for municipal elections, council here is doing house-keeping by directing staff to return a bylaw for consideration, which outlines election sign regulations.
Two fatal collisions in North Perth, violent crime decreases
Perth County OPP Insp. Tyler Stewart updated the Perth County OPP board on April 14 on the last two months in crime in the area, noting that there were more intimate partner violence-related assaults in February and March, but violent crime overall is down.
Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year
At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.
Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year
At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.
Huron East fire responds to 14 calls-for-service in February
As is routine, Huron East Fire Department shared their monthly activity report with council here at their Apr. 7 meeting.
Council discusses bring-your-own-alcohol events; agrees harm outweighs benefit
The act update expands bring-your-own-alcohol permissions to certain outdoor public events, as CAO/Clerk Trevor Hallam’s accompanying report explains. Council gave examples such as tail-gating at fundraising events specifically at Bluevale Community Centre (CC).
Morris-Turnberry passes budget, approves 4.88% tax rate increase
The 2026 budget was passed by council on April 7, establishing a 4.88 per cent municipal tax rate increase for residents of Morris-Turnberry; for the average, single-family home, estimated taxes are $3,885.15, an increase of $140.25 from 2025.
Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases
“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.”
Council authorizes sale of Augusta Street
Council here authorized selling a portion of Augusta Street in Lowertown at the end of their meeting March 17.
Morris-Turnberry manages surplus from 2025 expenditures
Council carried a motion approving the year-end balance of a surplus of $142,432.66, to be transferred to the municipality’s General Reserve.
