Coun. Anita Van Hittersum pulled an item from the correspondence to North Huron council, requesting that they send a letter of support to the Ontario government for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act.
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Time for North Huron to end the ward system
Now that I’ve had a week to digest the conversation at North Huron council’s March 27 budget meeting, I feel I can calmly make the following statement:
Wingham schools represented at Elementary School Curling Championships
Thirty-two elementary school curling teams descended upon the Wingham Golf and Curling Club last week for the Ontario Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. Wingham was well represented at the event, with Maitland River Elementary School and Sacred Heart School participating.
Teeswater Medical Centre renovation to move forward, tender for project awarded
Council has once again given the Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign committee its vote of confidence following a presentation on March 28.
Three North Huron employees appear on ‘Sunshine List’
Three employees of the Township of North Huron have been named on the annual “Sunshine List.”
North Huron council formally approves budget in recorded vote
The Township of North Huron held its statutory public meeting related to the 2023 budget on April 3, despite the absence of the Director of Finance, Chris Townes, who was ill, according to Reeve Paul Heffer.
Flying into the sunset
Tundra swans pictured flying into the sunset in Atwood on March 30.
Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones finish up 2022-23 season
With the 2022-23 minor hockey season wrapping up, the Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones helped close out their campaign with a home date against the Mid-Huron Huskies at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on March 29. The Cyclones were doubled up 6-3 by the visitors. Pictured:
Ironmen fall to Pats in Game 7
The Wingham Ironmen took the division’s top club to the limit, but in the end fell just short in their bid for a berth in the Pollock finals.
Westfield captures provincial elementary school curling title
In 2020, the pandemic delayed Wingham from hosting the Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. It returned these three years later and a local team came out on top.
Listowel U15 Rep squad eyes provincial title
As many in the sporting world are fond of saying, first you have to learn how to lose before you understand what it takes to win.
United Way breaks fundraising record, celebrates spirit of community
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) had a reason to celebrate recently – after a successful campaign raising $2,292,557, it was time to honour the spirit of community at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel.
North Perth council hears delegation regarding flag policy
On April 3, North Perth council heard a delegation from a Listowel resident concerned about the municipality’s flag policy.
Vehicle crashes into Tim Hortons in Listowel
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the side of the Wallace Avenue North Tim Hortons location in Listowel early Wednesday afternoon, March 29. Perth County EMS, Ontario Provincial Police and the North Perth Fire Department responded to the incident. The Banner reached out to the Pe
Rothwell motion gaining traction across Ontario
At its April 3 meeting, North Perth council had a very full consent agenda, packed with 32 items. Council even noted this particular feat.
