Heads of council in North Perth, North Huron, Brockton and South Bruce are among those slated to receive “strong mayor powers’ under a proposal announced by the provincial government on April 9.
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Clachan School in North Easthope destroyed by fire
S.S. #3 North Easthope, or as it was also known, the Clachan school, had a long history, with many children having graced the desks there.
Perth County approves 2025 budget in principle
At a special meeting on April 10, Perth County Council adopted the 2025 capital and operating budgets in principle.
Looking for Easter Hope
As I read the news each morning, my heart sinks within me. There is so much hurt in the world that it often feels overwhelming.
Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition
Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.
Minto 81’s aiming for national prize at Allan Cup tournament
The Minto 81’s are heading to the national Allan Cup after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) championships.
New installation of utility poles leave Howick residents, council upset
At its April 8 meeting, council here discussed the installation of new utility poles once again in unfinished business.
Huron Perth, Ontario shows increased number of measles cases
The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received an update on the ongoing measles outbreak at its recent meeting on April 11.
Howick passes new budget bylaw
Council here recently passed bylaw 21-2025, being a bylaw to adopt the 2025 municipal budget, and repealed bylaw 12-2025
U15 and U13 Celtics boys wrap up season in Mitchell
MITCHELL – In year-end basketball play over the weekend, the U15 boys fought hard throughout all…
