North Perth Mayor, and Perth County Coun. Todd Kasenberg introduced a motion to change county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth at the Jan. 9 meeting.
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The Dolly Varden shoe trend
The Dolly Varden shoe gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The design was…
Rae announces planning grant to investigate the expansion, modernization of the Listowel Memorial Hospital
The provincial government is will provide funding support to investigate critical upgrades and repairs to the Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH).
30th annual Soups On raised over $100,000 for Alzheimer’s
Over 2,000 soup lovers attended the 30th anniversary Soups On fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron/Perth at the Rotary Complex here on Jan. 11.
Howick holds second draft 2025 budget meeting, new tax rate increase of 8.059%
The amount needed to raise now through taxation is $4,28,912.71, which brings a proposed tax rate increase of 6.059% plus the 2% capital infrastructure levy – totalling 8.059%.
Howick requesting further communication on telecommunication towers
Under “Unfinished Business” in its regular agenda on Jan. 14, council here dove deeper into three previously discussed Xplore Inc. telecommunication towers, or utility poles, planned to come to the township.
Howick pauses minimum charge at landfill until further notice
At its first meeting of the 2025 year, council here went over its December Public Works Department Update.
The Year in Review (April – June 2024) Walkerton Herald-Times
The Herald-Times is presenting a look back at top stories from 2024 over the early weeks of the new year.
Brockton council working to pare down increase in draft budget
Brockton’s first go at the 2025 municipal draft budget began with a proposed tax rate increase of 9.18 per cent. The second meeting ended with the rate standing at around 7.0 per cent.
The Farmhouse Shop – creative decor and more in downtown Mildmay
After a successful summer in her new location in downtown Mildmay, Carrie Fortney says she has high hopes for her business, The Farmhouse Shop.
SVCA board approves 2025 budget during annual meeting
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority usually has its budget set long before the annual meeting in January. That was not the case this time.
Bruce County wildfires devastate towns
In Jan. 2025 wildfires, driven by hurricane-force winds, invaded Los Angeles, destroying over 17,000 structures. Over a century ago, towns in Bruce County suffered similar, if much smaller, destruction.
Swans sponsor free skate
The Formosa Swans sponsored a free skate at the Formosa Outdoor Arena.
Huron County asking all provincial municipalities for support in addressing funding to public health
At Huron Perth Public Health’s latest meeting, Bernie MacLellan informed the board that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.
Walkerton’s St. Thomas Anglican Church celebrating 175th anniversary in 2025
St Thomas’ Anglican Church has 175 reasons to celebrate this year. The congregation will be marking 175 years of prayer and service in 2025.
