The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them.
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Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years
Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.
It Takes A Village holds ‘money-less’ holiday-shopping night for community’s children
“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.
OPP seeking help identifying individuals in break and enters
LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying three persons of interest in relation to repeat break and enters that occurred in Listowel on Dec. 14 and 16.
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks
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Reduce, reuse, and recycle resolution
With every new year comes new New Year's resolutions. I have one I would like to propose.
North Perth sale of land policy changes requirements for appraisals
LISTOWEL - Council updated the policy which applies to the sale or disposition of land by the Municipality of North Perth at its final council meeting of 2025.
Beautification committee asks council for change with bylaw enforcement
HOWICK - At its Dec. 9 meeting, council here received a delegation from Howick’s Community Improvement and Beautification Committee about the idea of exploring the possibility of expanding the township’s bylaw enforcement time, budget and capabilities.
Howick to receive $2 million for child care build
Provided that Howick Council commits to the creation of a childcare facility by the end of the year, Huron County will funnel $2 million to Howick from the province to cover the cost of creating the space.
Santa makes special trip to Perth County in 1925
Christmas is here! Hopefully, you’ve made your arrangements for the big day — and perhaps even…
Howick discusses changes to recycling program
HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special budget meeting, council here heard a report from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis about changes to recycling programming in Howick Township.
Howick’s draft budget proposes 6.196% tax rate increase
HOWICK - Council here held a special meeting on Dec. 16 to review the first draft of its 2026 municipal budget.
Avian flu outbreak on North Perth farm
LISTOWEL - A total of 56,000 turkeys at a North Perth poultry farm will be "humanely depopulated" due to the detection of an outbreak of avian flu.
OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding
Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.
Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November
The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall.
