The average sale price of homes in North Perth dropped by more than $100,000 in February compared to the previous month, however it is still a seller’s market.
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Nine North Perth employees make Sunshine List
The annual “Sunshine List,” which discloses those who work in the public sector and earn more than $100,000 annually, was released last week.
Collaboration across the county key to North Perth’s emergency response plan
During North Perth’s March 21 council meeting, David Clarke, emergency management coordinator (CEMC), presented a report on last year’s response and what they’ll be focusing on in the next 3-5 years. Collaboration across the county is key, he said.
Council looks to establish bird watching zone behind local water treatment plant
Amy Gangl, manager of programs in North Perth, asked Doug Grant what the next project is now that the Listowel Memorial Park dam has been removed. That project had taken over the last 15 years of his life, and now he has his eyes set on the next project: a bird watching zone. Hopefully, it won’t tak
Pettapiece announces largest LTC expansion program in Canada
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recently announced the largest investment in long-term care homes in Canada. The magic number? $6.4 billion.
Long, short-term solutions needed for affordable housing issue facing North Perth
North Perth is not the only municipality facing a current and future problem in affordable housing, but its exponential growth recently is exasperating the issue. As Kim Kowch, economic development officer for North Perth said, the municipality has grown much more than expected.
AMDSB looking for public’s opinion on proposed changes to school boundaries
The Avon Maitland District School Board is looking at its schools’ borders and they want your input.
Mike Givens makes the move to Perth East
The Township of Perth East has its new Chief Administrative Officer.
Listowel Memorial Hospital COVID outbreak declared over
The COVID-19 outbreak initially announced at Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) on March 12 has been declared over.
VON looks to bolster Meals on Wheels volunteer numbers
There’s little question that the senior population felt the most effects of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years. Aspects of social isolation and food insecurity were and continue to be top of mind.
North Perth sticking to ‘tried and true’ voting methods
As North Perth’s next election is around the corner, the municipality has looked into changing voting methods. Despite most residents listing online voting as their preferred method, the municipality is opting to stick with pen, paper, and vote tabulators.
Housing, war in Ukraine are both agricultural issues
The definition of what’s an agricultural issue got a lot broader during the March 24 Politicians’ Meeting, organized and sponsored by the Bruce County and Grey County federations of agriculture.
Planning, preparation key to Grey Bruce Health Unit’s successful case, contact and outbreak management
The highlight of the March 25 meeting of the Grey-Bruce board of health was a presentation by Gillian Jordan, the COVID-19 team public health manager.
Brockton mayor says council ‘on the same page’ in wanting a timeline for restoring 24-hour service at local ERs
Mayor Chris Peabody noted the recent meeting between council, and South Bruce Grey Health Care (SBGHC) board chair Bill Heikkila and CEO Michael Barrett, saw “everyone on the same page.”
‘Life is good’: Remembering Dr. Robert James (RJ) Creighton
Dr. RJ Creighton passed away peacefully as the afternoon sun came out on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was 88.