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After a lengthy discussion challenged its commitment, it appears North Perth council will remain dedicated to bringing affordable housing to the municipality.

For the first time since amalgamation, the Municipality of North Perth has a new treasurer.

Perth County council agreed to expand the Listowel settlement area boundary for the purpose of developing additional residential housing at its Nov. 16 meeting, however members had comments about the density of the proposed development to the west of the town.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will be restructuring its programs and services effective January 2024 to address a challenging budget shortfall.

Canadian Forces veteran Scott Stevens drops the ceremonial puck between Listowel Cyclones captain Carter Coombs and Fort Erie Meteors captain Rylan Masterston prior to their GOJHL matchup on Nov. 10 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

An additional kilometre of sidewalk has been added to the total 30-plus kilometres of serviced sidewalks in North Perth.

The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) announced Rick Richardson as the league’s first commissioner on Nov. 1.

The U13 LL Central Perth Predators took part in the Mitchell U13 Tournament on Nov. 10-12, and didn’t have to travel far for a pair of games played in the friendly confines of the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton. The Predators dropped the first two games of their tournament play, including

Facing a pair of relatively unknown opponents last weekend, the Listowel Cyclones picked up a win and an overtime loss in GOJHL inter-conference play to maintain its third-place status in the Midwest as the local junior club approaches the midway mark of the 2023-24 campaign.

The Listowel Kinettes hosted the Enchanted Evening on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Kin Station. More than 120 people attended the family-friendly event, which invited people to dress in their best outfit or something that makes the family feel magical. Organizer Laura Arand called the event a success, d

After much discussion during its Nov. 7 meeting, Howick council elected to defer the purchase of a new tandem cab and chassis snow plow until the completion of the township’s strategic and asset management plans.

The historic courthouse in Stratford will again be highlighted during the Lights On Stratford winter festival, as Perth County council agreed to replace the light system which staff say is at the end of its life, at the Nov. 2 meeting.

Parents/caregivers of students in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are asked to complete an online survey to provide feedback about their school’s climate.