Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting.
Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County
The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them.
Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years
Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.
It Takes A Village holds ‘money-less’ holiday-shopping night for community’s children
“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.
Morris-Turnberry discusses 11 per cent OPP billing increase for 2026
Paying for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) costs is going to “raise some eyebrows,” specifically at Morris-Turnberry this budget season, based on discussion at the regular council meeting on Dec. 16.
OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding
Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.
Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November
The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall.
Gratitude meal program combats more than local food insecurity; community shares stories of celebrating resilience through holiday giving
For the past three years, the Gratitude Meal Program has connected people at a particularly vulnerable time of year, as ITAV Executive Director Andrea Charest tells the Banner. In her words, remembering resilience is incredibly important.
Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training
Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
Morris-Turnberry backs conservation authority on concerns
A proposed government action to consolidate the province’s conservation authorities (CA) has local authorities calling for support.
Morris-Turnberry extends dog catcher service agreement with Central Huron, Huron East
Council here directed staff to return a bylaw authorizing the continuation of a shared agreement with two neighboring municipalities for animal control officer services.
Morris-Turnberry authorizes local snowmobile land access
Council here authorized the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for local snowmobile clubs to permit trail use on municipal property.
Perth County OPP prioritize traffic, intimate partner violence focus, community wellbeing
During a Perth OPP board meeting, Inspector Tyler Stewart outlined the next three years of priorities for the detachment, which include a focus on community engagement, traffic enforcement and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
Huron County seeing rise in online scams, total recent losses reach $1 million
Online cryptocurrency and romance scams are seeing a recent rise in Huron County. A recent press release from Huron County OPP place total losses for these recent incidents at $943,000 CAD.
New campaign focuses on recognizing coercive control in relationships
Optimism Place’s ‘Not ok.’ campaign, which kicked off Nov. 25, is a call-to-arms for workplaces, loved ones and acquaintances to address the issue by having conversations.
