STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health has begun its monthly meetings once again after the summer break.
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Howick implementing new township banner program
HOWICK - Council here has approved new township banner designs which will be displayed throughout Howick beginning in spring 2026.
Trust the trustees
The chair of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) suggested local trustees focus on themselves in the first board meeting after the Ontario Education Minister’s comments about eliminating the school trustee position altogether.
Rae announces over $13.3 million in infrastructure funding for Perth-Wellington
Perth-Wellington - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced on Sept. 19 that local municipalities would be receiving $13.3 million in infrastructure funding from the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF).
Council approves new street names, one in honour of Raymond Walter
LISTOWEL - Council has approved the five street names in the Countryside Meadows subdivision to be constructed north east of Listowel – one of which is in honour of North Perth Firefighter Raymond Walter who died in the line of duty on March 17, 2011.
Grain bin safety – protecting lives during busy harvest season
As combines roll and trucks line the roads, fall is the busiest and most dangerous time of the year on farms across North Perth. While the focus is often on getting the crops out of the fields, it’s equally important to think about what happens once that grain is in storage.
Council divided as Perth County approves Trowbridge subdivision
STRATFORD - Last month, the council of the Municipality of North Perth did not voice concerns after taking the first look at the plans for a rural subdivision. The same can not be said about Perth County.
Spooky season is upon us
“Spooky Season” is upon us! Perth County has seen its fair share of ghastly and ghostly stories throughout its history.
Perth County receives provincial approval of new official plan
STRATFORD - Perth County announced via a Sept. 16 press release that its official plan was approved by the Province of Ontario.
Listowel Banner turnbacks: September 25, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel Terry Fox Run raised approximately $8,000 as 91 participants…
Listowel Agricultural Society’s appreciation night draws a crowd
LISTOWEL - Agricultural Societies all across Ontario play a major role in the fabric of many communities from across the province.
Parent impacted by the over 200 school-age childcare spaces lost in Huron County pitches solution to AMDSB
SEAFORTH - Concerned parent, Marnie Van Esbroeck, impacted by London Bridge Child Care’s Aug. 19 decision to end before and after-school programs in Exeter and Hensall on Sept. 26, pitched a solution to Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees.
Stratford court case load, charges, revenue down in 2025
STRATFORD - In a report updating Perth County Council of activities at the Provincial Offenses Court office in Stratford, Manager of Court Services Vicky Hamilton said revenue is lower than last year.
School board approves new playgrounds to be purchased for North Woods Elementary School
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two new playground equipment structures for North Woods Elementary School at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Local developer denied appeal of ministry’s decision regarding noise from Erie Meats
LISTOWEL - Earlier this year, the Ministry of Environment granted Erie Meats Products Ltd. eight years to address noise emitted from the factory. These changes were part of an approval granted to the factory because “there were some plans for changes, and expansions on the plant,” according to Env
