Another impaired driver has been arrested and charged after they rolled their car into a Perth East ditch earlier this month.
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Fleeing, impaired driver racks up multiple charges
One person was charged after they drove while impaired, and struck an outbuilding at a residence in the Municipality of North Perth.
Extensive drug charges laid following traffic stop
A traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth in December has resulted in four people facing a variety of charges, seized drugs, and a damaged police cruiser.
Proposed $16.7 million capital budget may be lower, but North Perth still busy
Discussions continued on Jan. 12 for the 2022 budget with the focus on a capital budget, which is slightly lower than recent years at $16,768,219. Department heads walked council through some of the highlights of the proposed capital spending for the upcoming year.
Dog days of winter
Ben Parkhouse and dog Asher enjoy a walk through the snow-covered streets of Listowel on Jan. 17. Temperatures plummeted mid-month in typical January fashion, leaving North Perth under a blanket of snow and ice.
Huron Perth Public Health shifts online vaccine appointment booking to provincial system
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has shifted online vaccine appointment booking to the Provincial Vaccine Booking System.
University studies released on possible use of hemp CBD in the fight against COVID-19
Recent headlines announcing a discovery that includes using CBD as a possible way to combat the coronavirus have local expert Ashely Vander Velden, from Naturally Bongins in Wingham, concerned.
Province announces $4.3 million for Listowel Eastdale Elementary School expansion
Plans have been announced by the province to expand Listowel Eastdale Elementary School.
Deadline to renew driver’s licences, plate stickers fast approaching
The deadline to renew driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, health cards and other products that expired on or after March 1, 2020 is fast approaching.
Province announces new COVID-19 funding available for businesses
The provincial government is introducing a $10,000 grant for businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen.
Sledding on the slopes in Gorrie
It doesn’t matter the season, you will find children playing at the corner of Gorrie Line and James Street in the village of Gorrie. In the summer children are swimming in the pool and in the winter tobogganing down the hill, as pictured on Jan. 7 after the region was blanketed by a recent snowfall.
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in December
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by a 0.2 percentage point to three per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.8 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
North Perth council begins new year with resumed discussion about affordable housing
At its first council meeting of 2022, CAO Kriss Snell presented North Perth council with a report that was requested by Coun. Allan Rothwell in December to outline the municipality’s actions on affordable housing, and potential actions within the community to stimulate affordable housing.
North Perth to send letter of support to province for local internet service providers
In a report from CAO Kriss Snell on Jan. 10 regarding the Building Broadband Faster in Ontario statement released by the province in November, it was recommended that council advocate on behalf of local internet service providers (ISPs) who would like to participate in the Improving Connectivity for
Government restrictions cancel Wallace skating lessons until at least Jan. 26
In accordance with the Province of Ontario’s latest list of pandemic-related closures and restrictions, Skate Wallace’s January 2022 lessons have been put on hold.
