Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”
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Highlighting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education opportunities from April – June
Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has a spring line up of education opportunities.
Volunteers are at the heart of United Way’s work across Perth-Huron
National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the incredible commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.
Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August
Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.
Strong mayor powers discussed by Howick Council
At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled a letter from the Township of Rideau Lakes out of correspondence, asking to endorse Resolution No. 78-2025 opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities.
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A few conversations I have had in the past week point to the struggles people have. A mother…
2024 Citizen of the Year, Celebrate North Perth Awards honour local volunteers
ATWOOD - In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the Municipality of North Perth extended gratitude to all the volunteers who make our community great at an awards ceremony hosted on April 30 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood.
Taking a look at the history of Wong’s Café
Did you know? 107 Ontario Street (currently the location of Fellini’s restaurant) in Stratford…
Perth, Huron shared road work planned for this summer
STRATFORD - Shared road work will cause a detour for traffic later this summer.
Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways
According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.
S-bend roundabout to be completed in October
STRATFORD - A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year.
Human Trafficking Awareness event May 15 in Stratford
Victim Services Huron Perth invites the public to a free Human Trafficking Awareness Information Session on May 15, at the Burnside Agriplex, 357 McCarthy Road, Stratford, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Charges laid after collision with police vehicle; individual charged after fleeing scene
Perth County OPP have charged an individual with nine criminal offences after colliding with a police vehicle in the Listowel on April 29, a police report states.
Spike in school bus crashes has OPP concerned
A spike in school bus crashes has the members of West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concerned.
North Perth requests province undo strong mayor powers
LISTOWEL - Mere days ahead of the strong mayor powers coming into effect, the council of the Municipality of North Perth decided to seek a reversal from the province at its April 29 meeting.
