STRATFORD - According to the 2026 Perth County budget document, the proposed amount to be collected through the tax levy is estimated at $27.5 million, representing a 7.93% increased tax rate from 2025.
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Study shows population growth could attract a new grocery store to Listowel, current gaps in local commercial/retail sectors
LISTOWEL - Data from the recently-completed North Perth Retail Market Demand Study shows that future population growth could attract more national chains to Listowel, one example shared was a new grocery store.
AMDSB approves purchase of two new portables, relocation to Listowel District Secondary School
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two portables to replace units reaching end of service within its inventory, as well as the relocation of two portables to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS).
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 5 Turnbacks
From February 6, 1991
Southeast Surge teams claim gold at three tournaments over weekend
Jan. 26, 2026 U10A – Southeast Surge (3) at South West Admirals (0) U13B – South West Admirals…
Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)
Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…
HPPH cuts jobs to meet 1% budget increase
GODERICH - Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) is continuing to remove staff as a means of keeping cost increases low for member municipalities at the suggestion of HPPH staff.
Perth County OPP focussing on reducing crime through environmental design
Perth County OPP have taken CPTED, which has been implemented in other regions and internationally, and are ‘revamping’ and ‘improving’ it locally.
Over 100 traffic incidents in Perth County due to weather
WEST PERTH - Between Jan. 19 and 25, Perth County experienced a severe weather event that caused over 100 collisions, stranded motorists and road closures including Highway 23 from Palmerston to Elginfield Rd. and Highway 8 from Stratford to Goderich as well as numerous side roads throughout the cou
Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan
HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.
Order for new Monkton fire tanker approved, truck to be delivered in 2028
LISTOWEL - In two years, a new fire tanker will be delivered to the Monkton Fire Station; however, the work leading up to its purchase goes back to 2021, under the former fire chief.
Howick approves annual borrowing, interim tax levy bylaws
Council here had its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13. Getting right to business, Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren brought forth two reports: one on the annual borrowing bylaw, and the second on the 2026 interim tax levy bylaw.
Perth County presents two delegations at ROMA 2026
STRATFORD - At the Jan. 22 council meeting, Perth County Warden Dean Trentowsky recapped Perth County’s participation at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference last week, hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 29 Turnbacks
From Jan. 31, 1990
