A mural project funded by Huron County got the nod from North Huron council to move forward in the process, telling the two groups who submitted expressions of interest to collaborate with staff to create a final concept design.
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Empty county council seat filled with representative from Goderich
Warden of Huron County, Glen McNeil, welcomed Goderich resident Michele Hansen to county council during her first appearance as a sitting representative from the town.
United Way sets 2022 fundraising goal of nearly $2.3 million
Coming off a record-breaking 2021 fundraising campaign, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has set its sights even higher in 2022.
Ontario law enforcement Torch Run returns to Huron County
After a three-year pause the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run made its return to Huron County on Sept. 8.
Sawchuk requests refresh of library washroom
North Huron councillors received a gentle reminder from best-selling author and professional speaker Julie Sawchuk that more work needs to be done to become a completely accessible township, along with an offer to help achieve that goal.
2022 Listowel Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 18
The national theme for the 2022 Terry Fox Run truly does sum up the man to a tee: ‘I am not a quitter.’ Terry Fox never quit, and neither will we.
Council approves plan to improve Perth County’s IT, GIS
The Perth County Council approved, in principle, the County of Perth IT and GIS Strategic Plan Report which was presented by Perry Group Consulting in collaboration with Esri Canada on Sept. 1.
Abigail Peel crowned Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
For the first time since 2019, the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador will not be Dezirae Whitehead.
Council approves road closures for future parades
North Perth council approved the closure of roads and will provide notice to relevant authorities for the upcoming Remembrance Day and Santa Claus parades at its Sept. 12 meeting.
Flood hazard identification, mapping project gains support from council
At its Sept. 12 meeting, the North Perth Mapping Project was endorsed by municipal council. There was the recommendation that council approve the application planned by Maitland Conservation (MC) to secure the grant funding that would be used to update data mapping related to flood hazards within th
Perth Meadows monthly fee to increase in 2023
The council of the Municipality of North Perth has approved the increase of the Perth Meadows monthly occupancy fee by five per cent, commencing January 2023, for all life lease units and market rentals, during its Sept. 12 meeting.
Crabby Joe’s ‘You Eat, We Give’ campaign raises $7,500 for hospital
After another successful year of the You Eat, We Give campaign, Crabby Joe’s owner Dean Darrah presents a cheque for $7,500 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation on Sept. 8. Half of the proceeds from their daily sales on Aug. 31 were donated, with a grand total of over $28,000 having been rai
Local girls raise money for hospice children’s literature
When a child is struggling to understand the difficult emotional situation surrounding the death or illness of a loved one, sometimes all it takes for some clarity is a book to provide perspective.
Huron Perth Public Health announces bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster available
Following the authorization by Health Canada of the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster on Sept. 1, the Ontario government announced the booster will be available to adults 18 and over, beginning with the most vulnerable population on Sept. 12.
Bruce County launches fourth round of ‘Spark’ funding
A fourth round of the “Spark” Mentorship and Grants Program has been launched to encourage Bruce County entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations to create new sustainable tourism ideas for the region.