Britespan Building Systems has announced it is contributing $5,000 toward the United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
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North Huron council expresses opposition of provincial housing bills
Coun. Anita Van Hittersum pulled three items from the consent agenda at the Nov. 7 regular council meeting, both regarding recent bills set out by the provincial government.
Stranded
My husband and I drove to B.C. in July to greet our newest granddaughter, due on July 27. We drove because what we saw on the news about air travel after the pandemic was pretty scary: lost luggage, cancelled flights, long line-ups, etc.
Morris-Turnberry mayor thanks councillors, staff, media for support during past four years
At the conclusion of the Nov. 1 Morris-Turnberry council meeting – the final meeting of the current term of council – Mayor Jamie Heffer took a moment to thank councillors, staff and the media for their support during the past four years.
Bailey, Seip say farewell to North Huron council
The current North Huron council sat together for the last time on Nov. 7, with outgoing Reeve Bernie Bailey and Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip expressing their gratitude to fellow council members, staff, and the community with heartfelt goodbyes.
Perth County revises Code of Conduct
At the Nov. 3 Perth County council meeting, revisions were made to the council’s Code of Conduct and Complaint Protocol.
North Perth natives selected to PJHL North Prospects roster
Two North Perth natives represented the PJHL’s North Conference at the recent 2022-23 Top Prospects Game in Mitchell.
‘Curling is a sport that you can do your whole life’
At first glance, it may be easy to see why so many people hesitate to give curling a try.
Hurry, hard!
Matt Hutchison and Chris Beckner were two of the many curling participants of this year’s Ray Walter Memorial Bonspiel hosted at the Listowel Curling Club on Nov. 5.
Sabres, Predators meet in U8 clash in Kurtzville
The U8 Minor Novice Wallace Sabres and Central Perth Predators clashed at the Kurtzille Arena in regular season minor hockey action on Nov. 3.
Cycs beat Warriors, Bandits for pair of weekend victories
The Listowel Junior Cyclones continued a productive early start to the 2022-23 GOJHL season with a pair of wins last weekend in local Midwestern Conference action.
Perth County Tourism brings home prestigious provincial award
At this year’s Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s (TIAO) Ontario Tourism Summit on Oct. 26, Perth County’s Economic Development and Tourism department won an Ontario Tourism Resiliency Award for their experiential tourism program, the Discover More Adventures.
Community encouraged to ‘Unite for a Bite’ on Nov. 18
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting the North Perth community — including local workplaces and individuals — to ‘Unite For a Bite’ in support of the organization’s work building brighter futures for North Perth’s most vulnerable residents.
Local EQAO results mixed compared to provincial average
It was a mixed bag of results for local schools when it comes to the Education Quality and Accountability Officer (EQAO) test results.
North Perth council dissolves human resources committee
North Perth council has dissolved the Human Resources Committee effective for the new council during its Nov. 7 meeting.
