Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew a line on Feb. 11, declaring a provincial state of emergency and pleading to protesters gathered in Ottawa and at critical Canadian border crossings to leave.
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Guilty plea entered in 2019 death of Brockton man
Ronald Seifried, 60, of West Grey pleaded guilty in Walkerton Court on Feb. 2, to charges of dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain and provide assistance.
Province says free COVID rapid tests available at pharmacies, grocery stores beginning Feb. 9
The province says more than 44 million COVID-19 rapid testing kits will be made available to the general public for at-home use.
North Perth approves asphalt resurfacing work for Line 81
As part of the 2022 asphalt resurfacing program, staff brought forward a recommendation at the Feb. 7, council meeting to partner in the County of Perth Asphalt Reconstruction program again in 2022.
LDSS Library Learning Commons purchases swing chair
The LDSS Library Learning Commons recently purchased some adaptive furniture thanks to the generosity of the late Elizabeth Klockman. Ms. Klockman truly cared about children throughout her teaching career, and the therapy ball chair and swing chair purchased for the library in her name is a fine tri
Cyclones drop pair of home tests in return to action
Following an extended layoff that spanned a month and a half, the Listowel Junior Cyclones returned to the ice for regular season play over the weekend, dropping a pair of home matchups to the Caledon Bombers and Stratford Warriors.
West Grey defendant enters guilty plea in 2019 death of Brockton man
Ronald Seifried, 60, of West Grey pleaded guilty in Walkerton Court on Feb. 2, to charges of dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain and provide assistance.
Enbridge, North Perth Fire Dept. partner to bring fire, carbon monoxide deaths down to zero
On Feb. 7, Enbridge Gas, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) announced they are working to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Listowel driver involved in crash south of Ariss, facing charges
A Listowel resident is facing charges following a two-vehicle crash in December south of Ariss.
Domestic mischief, harassment charges laid
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Stratford resident after a person was harassed during a domestic occurrence.
Pickup truck stolen from Line 88 driveway
Perth County OPP received a report of a stolen truck on Jan. 19 after it was taken sometime the previous night.
North Perth council denies request for new community garden, Feb. 7
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.
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.
