Maitland Conservation (MC) appointed its 2022 board representatives to the various committees requiring representation during March’s regular board meeting.
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Maitland Conservation approves budget, work plan
The 2022-23 annual budget for Maitland Conservation (MC) was among the items on the agenda at the first regular board meeting chaired by North Perth councillor Matt Duncan.
Howick hires new bylaw enforcement officer
Riley Brugess is Howick’s new bylaw enforcement/canine control officer.
Howick council changes their mind on recreational fire permits
Two councillors proposed to reconsider the requirement of annual permits for recreational fires within the Township of Howick at the March 15 council meeting.
Howick passes 2022 budget with 2.6 per cent increase
On March 15, Howick council approved a municipal tax rate increase of 2.6 per cent.
Vehicle enters river – OPP, fire respond
Huron County OPP and the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate a motor vehicle collision that occurred late Friday night near Ethel.
Study: Half of Canadians say their mental health has worsened during COVID
As Canadians hold onto hope that COVID-19 case totals will continue to trend downward, many are looking forward to a less stressful time in their lives.
GOJHL to return to traditional format for Sutherland Cup finals
The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) will be reverting to a previous format when it comes to determining the provincial Junior B champion this year.
Paddyfest squash tournament held March 12
The Listowel Squash Courts hosted a Paddyfest squash tournament on March 12, with Greg Ford and Dave Dickey pictured above playing in the final game.
Paddyfest pickleball tournament featured 16 teams
The Paddyfest pickleball tournament was at full capacity at Between The Lines Sports Campus in Listowel on March 19, with eight ladies and eight men’s doubles teams taking part.
Cyclones clip Redhawks in OT, fall to Siskins at home
At this point in the regular season points are at a premium, and the Listowel Cyclones managed to squeeze a pair against one of the Midwestern Conference’s top clubs in an overtime win over the Cambridge Redhawks on Saturday.
Perth County public works projects (almost) underway
Perth County’s March 17 council discussed more than just the joint paramedic services review. On the agenda included PC Connect’s February update, the Courthouse Elevator Project, and the bridge rehabilitation project in Millbank and Poole.
Perth County to look into shared paramedic service with Elgin and Oxford counties
As an “aging tsunami” is on the horizon and the county prepares for a large population being more dependant on EMT services, eyes are on how they can be improved. The answer, according to a new report presented at council, is not internal changes – but external ones.
Crafted Co. is Listowel’s newest Main Street business
It’s been a long time coming for Kara Cressman. Ten years to be exact.
Listowel Memorial Hospital outbreak continues as mask mandate eased Monday
An active COVID-19 outbreak at Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) is now up to 10 cases, according to updated Huron Perth Public Health numbers on Monday.
