HOWICK - A report was presented to council here by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren on Sept. 9 which recommended an approval for the payment of $15,255.65 to Theo Vandenberk Inc. for the 2024 Wroxeter bridge project.
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Varsity Lightings Field Hockey Team win, lose at home
LISTOWEL - The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team hosted two games at home on Sept. 17.
Cyclones take win and loss over weekend
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones picked up a win and a loss in two games this past weekend as the GOJHL regular season continues.
Phil Beard announces retirement plans after 46 years of service with Maitland Conservation
WROXETER - For 46 years Phil Beard has worked to help Maitland Conservation develop a healthy, resilient watershed, advocating and collaborating with member municipalities, provincial ministries, federal agencies, universities, colleges, community groups, businesses and experts in watershed science-
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LWHA celebrates one year of obstetrics program back in service
LISTOWEL - For families across the region, knowing there is a trusted place to welcome their baby close to home makes a world of difference.
Huron-Perth catholic board renames school following canonization of saint
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has renamed its expanded virtual, summer and after-hours school to Saint Carlo Acutis Continuing Education School, following the canonization of the teenage saint on Sept. 7.
LDSS’ Grayson Carter wins Huron-Perth Golf Tournament
LISTOWEL - High school students from across the Avon Maitland District School Board region took their swing at the Listowel Golf Course in the Huron Perth Golf Tournament on Sept. 22.
MOH reports measles activity dropped off over summer
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health has begun its monthly meetings once again after the summer break.
Howick implementing new township banner program
HOWICK - Council here has approved new township banner designs which will be displayed throughout Howick beginning in spring 2026.
Trust the trustees
The chair of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) suggested local trustees focus on themselves in the first board meeting after the Ontario Education Minister’s comments about eliminating the school trustee position altogether.
Rae announces over $13.3 million in infrastructure funding for Perth-Wellington
Perth-Wellington - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced on Sept. 19 that local municipalities would be receiving $13.3 million in infrastructure funding from the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF).
Council approves new street names, one in honour of Raymond Walter
LISTOWEL - Council has approved the five street names in the Countryside Meadows subdivision to be constructed north east of Listowel – one of which is in honour of North Perth Firefighter Raymond Walter who died in the line of duty on March 17, 2011.
Grain bin safety – protecting lives during busy harvest season
As combines roll and trucks line the roads, fall is the busiest and most dangerous time of the year on farms across North Perth. While the focus is often on getting the crops out of the fields, it’s equally important to think about what happens once that grain is in storage.
Council divided as Perth County approves Trowbridge subdivision
STRATFORD - Last month, the council of the Municipality of North Perth did not voice concerns after taking the first look at the plans for a rural subdivision. The same can not be said about Perth County.
