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At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

PERTH COUNTY - Perth County OPP launched a focused traffic safety initiative from March 1 - 31 with the goal being reducing fatal collisions and serious injuries on our roadways.

As is routine, Huron East Fire Department shared their monthly activity report with council here at their Apr. 7 meeting. 

The act update expands bring-your-own-alcohol permissions to certain outdoor public events, as CAO/Clerk Trevor Hallam’s accompanying report explains. Council gave examples such as tail-gating at fundraising events specifically at Bluevale Community Centre (CC). 

The 2026 budget was passed by council on April 7, establishing a 4.88 per cent municipal tax rate increase for residents of Morris-Turnberry; for the average, single-family home, estimated taxes are $3,885.15, an increase of $140.25 from 2025.  

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) is welcoming applications for individuals to joins its volunteer board of directors.

Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz brought back a report to council regarding the 2026 housekeeping amendment to the Howick zoning bylaw at its April 7 meeting.

Alliance officials stated in a press release on April 13 they are accepting applications from individuals with a variety of backgrounds, including those with lived experience as patients or care partners.