At their meeting in March, the Huron OPP Detachment Board heard a report from Huron OPP Assistant Inspector Ryan Olmstead outlining local crime statistics between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2025.
Council hears spring building permits update
On a bi-monthly basis, the building department provides Morris-Turnberry Council with an overview of permits issued and value of construction for various projects throughout the municipality.
Huron East fire dept. sees decrease in calls
In January to June of this year, the Huron East Fire Department saw a 14 per cent decrease in emergency response calls from 2024 to 2025, 78 to 68 respectively.
Blyth Festival’s latest exhibit, ‘The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton’ is a whimsical, mysterious experience
The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton by local writers and artists Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, combines what appears to be a photography exhibit spanning decades with an interactive experience, depending on your interpretation entirely.
Paving project over-budget in Morris-Turnberry, material costs to blame
Council here approved a tender for hot mix paving on McKinnon Drive, Queen Street and Black Line in the Bluevale-area, at $16,500 over the original project cost estimate.
Becoming North Perth: amalgamation of Listowel, Elma, Wallace
The amalgamation of the Town of Listowel, the Township of Elma and the Township of Wallace into what is now North Perth triggered a lengthy process of restructuring and recalibrating for those living in the municipalities, and those chosen to lead it.
Fun for all ages; kids, senior, sports events at Listowel’s 150th
The Listowel Homecoming celebration will feature events and activities for attendees of all ages.
Listowel’s policing history older than town itself
Policing in these parts is older than the town of Listowel itself; the first policeman, Robert Woods, hired on in 1869, six years before the town’s incorporation.
Fire Chief updates Morris-Turnberry Council on training, calls
At their July 8 regular meeting, council members here received a report from North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar, outlining the month of May in emergency calls, significant incidents, training and general updates for his department.
Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of surplus land in Brussels
Council here, at their June 17 meeting, passed two bylaws to stop up, close and sell portions of road allowances and surplus land in Brussels.
OPP request assistance in decades old missing person investigation
Timed around the 37th anniversary of a heavily-reported Huron County missing person investigation, OPP have renewed a request for help locating Lois Hanna, who disappeared from Kincardine between July 3-4, 1988.
LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods
In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County.
‘Quiet in the Land’ an affecting story of how traditions protect and destroy us; award-winning play makes return to Blyth Festival
Returning home to the Harvest Stage after 44 years is Anne Chislett’s historical drama 'Quiet in the Land.'
Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park dugout plans
Council here waived a building permit fee for the Bluevale Community Committee at their June 17 meeting, effectively helping proposed work on the dugouts at the Pioneer Park baseball diamond come to fruition.
Fireworks light up the night sky for Atwood celebration
ATWOOD - Atwood held its annual Canada Day fireworks celebration at dusk on July 1.
