Maitland Conservation (MC) board members are calling on local municipalities, watershed groups and residents to press area MPPs and the environment minister for changes to the province’s proposed consolidation of conservation authorities.
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Howick Council planning to draft bylaw to enter agreement with +VG Architects for potential daycare facility
In the works for a couple of months now, council here is beginning to make final decisions on whether or not to proceed with building a daycare centre beside the township’s community centre.
Morris-Turnberry staff directed to keep 2026 tax rate increase under 5%
In its first 2026 draft budget meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council acknowledged the necessity of small increases to most categories of the budget to update equipment and plan for the future health of services, followed by discussion around what may materialize into tough decisions.
Wingham’s Riley Good to play in 2026 Softball World Cup
Wingham’s Riley Good has been selected for Canada’s men’s national team to compete at the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U23 Men’s Softball World Cup.
Draft two of Howick budget proposes 8.031% increase
After making some changes followings its first 2026 municipal budget meeting, council here reviewed the second draft budget at its Jan. 27 special meeting, which includes slightly lower tax rates.
North Huron South Site child care centre design approved
Construction on new Blyth facility slated to begin in mid-March.
Belgrave water user rate remains the same for 2026
The Belgrave Water System annual fee is remaining the same as last year, at $1,322.09 per user.
Province announces local investments; North Huron recipient of three major grants
A recent funding allocation from the Ontario government is a welcome and timely announcement, according to North Huron CAO Nelson Santos.
Howick executing purchase, sale agreement for future fire station
Authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the potential location of a future fire station, was discussed at the Jan. 27 township council meeting, which was held despite a heavy snowfall.
Individuals arrested at meeting after refusing to adhere to bylaw
Two individuals were arrested during the Feb. 2 regular North Huron council meeting after refusing to adhere to a township bylaw that prohibits audio/video recordings during meetings.
Winter preparedness: Small choices that make a big difference
Winter in North Perth is nothing new, but each season brings its own reminders about how quickly conditions can change.
Smith Steel & Fabrication of Atwood acquired by Tri-Mach Group
TMG is headquartered in Elmira, providing full-service manufacturing and is known for industrial solutions for the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.
Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry
At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction.
‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot
What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.
Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally
Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year.
