Noticeable in Listowel the past several months are educational signs warning of the prevalence of scams. Midwestern Newspapers has reported on scams and police education in response, in Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties in eight separate articles in the first six months of 2025.
North Perth receives $5.4 million for housing infrastructure
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced on Aug. 22 during a press conference outside the doors of the North Perth Municipal Office, that over $20.4 million is being provided to four municipalities in Perth-Wellington.
Historical group working to preserve Disney family history in Morris-Turnberry
At its regular meeting on Aug. 12, Morris-Turnberry Council heard a delegation from the Disneys of Huron County Project Group, who are working towards their goal of erecting a historical sign in the municipality.
Blyth art gallery’s season finale explores inner experience, physical form
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s season finale Body Doubles, by Amanda Baron, explores the tension between memory, inner experience and physical form.
Morris-Turnberry solidifies agreement with vet clinic
At their regular council meeting Aug. 12, council here carried a motion to return a bylaw executing an agreement between the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and the Wingham Veterinary Clinic for animal pound services.
Council approves Huron Construction for Bluevale Hall roof replacement
During their regular council meeting Aug. 12, Morris-Turnberry Council accepted a proposal from Huron Construction to replace the Bluevale Hall roof for a cost of $43,400, excluding tax.
Author details caregiving, mother-daughter relationship and intricacies in new book
Author and Perth County-native Donna Costa released her newest book Aug. 1, a memoir, documenting and illustrating her experience caring for her mother living with Alzheimer’s.
LDSS alumnus returns for hometown reunion in her 99th year
Listowel’s 150th birthday, with celebrations spanning Aug. 1-3, had the apt theme “Listowel flies back in time.” An ode to its history, the weekend included festivities highlighting the century and a half that created the community as it is today.
Upcoming Perth County Plowing Match a unique local event Aug. 23
The Perth County Plowing Match is scheduled for Aug. 23, at 7040 Road 154, Atwood, on the farm of Sherry and Scott Dallner.
North Perth firefighters visit library for special afternoon of emergency awareness
Firefighter Regan O’Brien and Fire Prevention Officer Scott Wolske demonstrated all the equipment firefighters use when they gear up quickly for a call.
Morris-Turnberry approves Simply Voting for 2026 elections at higher cost
At their July 22 meeting, council here discussed an earler decision to ultimately approve Simply Voting service for internet and telephone voting for the next year’s municipal and school board elections.
Morris-Turnberry hears plan to manage assets, close funding gaps over next decade
Council here adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry during their July 22 council meeting, a requirement from the province.
Morris-Turnberry considers health and safety updates, funding
Through Ontario’s Workplace Safety anbd Insurance Board (WSIB) Health and Safety Excellence Program, the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has received $20,000 to date for completing topical health and safety courses.
Morris-Turnberry receives audit report; in strong financial position
At their July 8 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council heard an audit report for 2024, a yearly update providing a financial health check for the municipality.
Violent crime, traffic violations decreased in first months of year in Huron County
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.
