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.
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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.
Floating in the air
A hot-air balloon drifts just south of Listowel on Tuesday evening, Aug. 9.
Local photo manager offering tips during Save Your Photos Month
An international group with local ties is hosting a series of mini-classes throughout September to help people better manage their photo collections.
Perth County to look at bringing all plow operations in-house
Council feels it is time to take another look at bringing all winter maintenance operations back in-house.
Wicked Ride returns to Listowel
The ‘Wicked Ride’ is a women’s only charitable event touring southwestern Ontario’s roads, shops, services & points of interest, with the latest edition taking place on Saturday, Aug. 13.
Stratford/Perth Shelterlink seeks new board members
Stratford/Perth Shelterlink is seeking applications from interested individuals to join its board of directors for a three-year term.
Listowel BIA coordinator moving on from role after five years
Last week marked the end of an era when it comes to the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA).
North Perth council extends OPP contract for two more years
With its current policing contract set to expire at the end of 2022, the Municipality of North Perth extended its agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) through the end of 2024 at a recent meeting.
‘Serve From Home’ connects youth with community
A dedication to and love of the community in which they live was on full display last week at a number of sites around the area, as local church youth spent several days volunteering their time towards projects and causes that enhance the lives of others.
