Council briefly discussed a letter from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA), addressed to Perth County council, regarding county budget.
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HPPH provides update on Omicron wave, local vaccination opportunities
The COVID-19 Omicron wave continues to move through Huron-Perth, along with the rest of Ontario. The number of new infections, percent positivity of tests, hospitalizations, and outbreaks are declining.
North Perth to award discount to arena advertisers
Council has once again approved a discount for those who advertised in North Perth’s arenas.
Council denies North Huron’s request for rec facilities funds
North Perth council was unanimous in its decision regarding a request from the Township of North Huron for funding to assist with recreation facilities costs.
Avon Maitland board awards contract for new playground equipment at Elma school
Students at Elma Township Public School are one step closer to enjoying new playground equipment on the school grounds.
AMDSB ending short-term remote learning option at March Break 2022
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is ending its short-term remote learning option later this month.
Nominations open for 2021 Norm Stirling Citizen of the Year Award
The Municipality of North Perth is seeking its 2021 Citizen of the Year, as well as nominations for the Celebrate North Perth Inspiration Award.
Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosts first seasonal tapping ceremony, Feb. 25
The Waterloo-Wellington Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) held the First Tapping Ceremony of the 2022 season at Hoover’s Maple Syrup, just south of Listowel on Feb. 25.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Vera McNichol, renowned clairvoyant and Mystic of Millbank
This is the seventh week of a continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week we feature the Vera McNichol fonds; Vera was a well-known clairvoyant based in Millbank. A clairvoyant is a person who has an ability to perceive even
‘This is Home’ continues homelessness awareness effort with second campaign
The only way to truly understand the challenges, desperation and personal peril someone faces living outdoors during the long Canadian winter is to spend some time in their shoes.
North Perth marks second Coldest Night of the Year event
The sub-zero temperature and frigid winter winds truly punctuated why over 100 participants gathered together in Listowel on Feb. 26 to support a growing concern in North Perth.
Ontario government offers support in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Ontario government is assisting the people of Ukraine by providing $300,000 in humanitarian aid during this difficult and challenging time.
Local donors gave over $15,000 to ‘Freedom Convoy’
A hacked list of donors shows nearly 90 people associated with local postal codes donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $15,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
Atwood Lions announce outdoor rink closed indefinitely ‘by order of North Perth’
It appears there will be no more skating at the outdoor rink in Atwood for the time being.
Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,
