Huron County OPP are investigating after a member of North Huron Council was injured in an altercation following council’s Feb. 17 meeting, prompting council to temporarily move all future meetings online.
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Surge shutout 49ers in minor hockey action in Listowel over weekend
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Feb. 16 through Feb. 22.
Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy
HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.
North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel
LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…
Perth County OPP board takes action after officers injured, cruisers destroyed, drivers disobey barricaded road
Over 87 vehicles went around the ‘closed road’ barricades during the hours it was closed Feb. 6, 44 of them being transport trucks.
Multiple local teams compete in South Huron memorial tournament
Feb. 9, 2026 – Playoff games U15B – Midwest 49ers (1) at Southeast Surge (4) Feb. 10, 2026 –…
New report cites local discrimination, hate groups, call to action for 2SLGBTQ+ population support
According to the report, many 2SLGBTQ+ participants expressed they felt excluded from community life, experiencing or witnessing discrimination based on their identities.
Howick Fire secures $16,800 from Fire Grant
HOWICK - At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw
HOWICK - Council here discussed its amendments to the township’s consolidated fees and charges bylaw at its Jan. 27 meeting.
Grace Stagg’s death – Cromarty Presbyterian Church in 1909
At Stratford-Perth Archives, we often stumble across interesting news stories while conducting our…
