Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.
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Under control
The North Perth Fire Department responded to the report of smoke in the laundry facilities of a Queen Street apartment complex in Listowel at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 17. Firefighters had the scene quickly under control after extinguishing a small fire on site.
Lack of donations cited as reason for Listowel ReStore closing
Despite great support from the North Perth community, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is closing its doors on Sept. 2.
IN PHOTOS: Milverton Business Association’s Moonlight Madness
The Milverton Business Association transformed Milverton’s downtown core into a complete street party atmosphere with ‘Moonlight Madness’ on Thursday, Aug. 18, featuring live music, food trucks, a barbecue fundraiser, car show and kids’ activities.
Conners earns spots at Tour Championship, Presidents Cup
Corey Conners had a highly productive weekend in Delaware.
All North Perth council seats to be contested in October’s municipal election
There will be a race for every seat on North Perth council this fall.
Howick hosts WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament
The U15 Howick Hawks hardball team hosted the WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament last weekend in the newly revamped Gorrie Ball Diamond, with five teams travelling from Clinton, Owen Sound, Listowel, and Saugeen.
Wroxeter Rippers raise over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County
The first-ever Victim Services Day at the Ballpark was a success, raising over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County.
Council accepts fill from former Wroxeter landfill with a fee of over $61K
With the hopes of striking a mutually advantageous agreement, council decided to accept fill from the former Wroxeter landfill, to be used as cover at the Howick Township landfill, at the cost of $40 per tonne.
Howick official plan updated to reflect housing shortage, hobby farms, increase of on-farm businesses
Council passed a bylaw to implement changes to Howick Township’s official plan and zoning bylaw at its Aug. 16 council meeting, after a presentation from Huron County’s manager of planning.
Listowel man charged with sexual luring of a minor
A Listowel man has been charged with sexual luring of a minor here.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released phase two of its “Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Rae announces funding for local high-speed internet
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced $1.6 million in provincial and federal funds to bring fast, reliable high-speed internet to more than 380 homes, farms, and businesses in Perth County.
Average selling price of homes in North Perth was $620K last month
Those looking to buy a home in North Perth now have plenty of options to choose from, however they will still pay a hefty price to do so.
Council approves Monkton ball diamonds for pole, light upgrades
Baseball players utilizing the diamonds in Monkton next season stand to benefit from lighting upgrades following a recent North Perth council approval.
