On Sept. 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met via Zoom to approve Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Miriam Klassen’s compensation, as well as to receive the MOH’s report.
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United Way sets 2022 fundraising goal of nearly $2.3 million
Coming off a record-breaking 2021 fundraising campaign, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has set its sights even higher in 2022.
Plea for better kennel bylaws brought to North Perth council
The organization Ontario Puppy Mills – Stop This Now conducted a delegation at North Perth’s council meeting on Sept. 19.
Listowel Terry Fox Run returns after two-year hiatus
All were welcome at the 42nd annual Listowel Terry Fox Run on Sept. 18, and for being the first year back for an in-person event since 2019, it certainly did not disappoint.
Huron Perth Public Health releases 2021 annual report
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released its first comprehensive annual report since Huron and Perth health units merged to become HPPH in January 2020.
Howick fire chief resigns
In a letter included in the Sept. 6 council meeting agenda, Shawn Edwards resigned from his position as Howick’s Fire Chief.
Owner of pony attacked by dogs pleads for action from Howick council
A delegation to Howick council on Sept. 6 begged council for action after a pony was recently attacked by three dogs near Gorrie.
2022 Listowel Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 18
The national theme for the 2022 Terry Fox Run truly does sum up the man to a tee: ‘I am not a quitter.’ Terry Fox never quit, and neither will we.
166th Listowel Agricultural Fair Results – Homecraft Division
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Coombs headlines new Cyclones leadership group
The Junior Cyclones’ coaching staff has selected its 2022-23 leadership group, and heading up that core group of players will be Listowel’s Carter Coombs.
Junior Cyclones split first two tilts of regular season
The 2022-23 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) regular season is officially underway, with the Listowel Cyclones going 1-1-0 on their campaign-opening road trip last weekend.
Conners, Pendrith set for Presidents Cup bid next week
For the first time in tournament history, more than one Canadian will compete for the Presidents Cup as part of the International team roster.
Listowel 13U wins OBA ‘D’ championship
The Listowel 13U OBA Legionnaires capped a largely dominant Labour Day weekend by winning the provincial ‘D’ baseball title in Port Dover.
Fordwich Parks Board hosts cornhole, Texas horseshoe tourney
The Fordwich Parks Board hosted a cornhole and Texas horseshoe tournament at the Fordwich ball diamond on Saturday, Sept. 10. Both events had a full field of teams.
Council approves plan to improve Perth County’s IT, GIS
The Perth County Council approved, in principle, the County of Perth IT and GIS Strategic Plan Report which was presented by Perry Group Consulting in collaboration with Esri Canada on Sept. 1.
