Council received a report during its Feb. 7 meeting regarding a request received in January for a plot of land to develop another community garden.
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Maitland Conservation prepping for upcoming 2022 annual meeting
Preparations are underway for Maitland Conservations’ (MC) annual general meeting (AGM), which will be held on Feb. 17 via Zoom.
Nearly one-third of all COVID infections in Huron-Perth attributed to 2022 alone
Nearly one-third of all regionally-reported COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic have occurred since Jan. 1 of this year, according to numbers presented by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen during Huron Perth Public Health’s bi-weekly media briefing on Feb. 2.
Perth County approves 2022 budget in principle
At its regular meeting on Feb. 3, Perth County council adopted the 2022 capital and operating budgets in principle following budget presentations from staff.
Atwood Lions donate $25K to Elma Township Public School playground project
Elma Township Public School is closing in on its $140,000 goal for rebuilding two sets of playground equipment at the Newry site, thanks to many local contributions from businesses, organizations and individuals. The Atwood Lions Club was the most recent contributor, allocating $25,000 towards the c
Fifty Stratford-Perth Archives Treasures: The Monteith Collection
In the fourth week of the continuing series that celebrates the 50th year of the Stratford-Perth Archives and the treasures within, we feature the scrapbooks from the Monteith Collection.
dynafit University announces relocation in spring
As the COVID-19 pandemic prepares to close out its second full year, the local business community continues to adapt to what is a constantly-evolving, seemingly all-encompassing situation.
Impaired driver also charged with trafficking
A Stratford resident is facing drug trafficking charges along with an impaired operation charge following a collision in North Perth last week.
OTF grant supports technology upgrades at BBBS Listowel
In 2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel and District received a $7,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to upgrade the agency’s technological resources.
Local couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary
Life has a funny way of panning out. One simple course of action early on can have a direct effect on the path one takes for the rest of their time spent on this earth.
North Perth Fire Department seeking new recruits
“There’s just nothing better than that feeling if you were able to help someone on their very worst day.”
Conservative Party needs to focus on ‘issues that actually matter’ to Canadians, says Nater
Following a rocky week inside the Conservative Party of Canada ranks, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater says it is time to move forward.
North Perth recommends OPA regarding additional residential units
Council approved a recommendation for Perth County to approve an Official Plan Amendment, OPA 202, that would remove language in the current Official Plan that includes a five-year age requirement and zoning bylaw amendments if an addition is proposed to an accessory structure.
PC Connect usage highest on Listowel to Stratford route
Ridership on PC Connect transit continues to grow at a positive rate month-over-month. According to a report presented to county council on Jan. 27, by the end of December, the service had provided a total of 4,268 rides.
Coupon book supporting area businesses affected by January lockdown offers more than $3,500 in savings
One thing everyone can agree on with the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has been a difficult 21 months for small businesses.