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Resistance from Blyth residents on rezoning request
There appears to be quite a bit of resistance from people who reside in or near a neighbourhood in Blyth about a proposed pre-zoning request from the property owner of 309 King St.
Teeswater Medical Centre receives $50,000 donation from OPG
The Teeswater Medical Centre Committee is very optimistic it will reach its $2.6 million fundraising goal by the end of the year.
Council questioned on tax increases, new council chambers, staffing at public meeting
North Huron council faced a lot of negativity head-on at the Sept. 25 public meeting hosted at the Belgrave Community Centre.
Kinsmen golf tourney raises $4,700
Based on the turnout and funds raised alone at the inaugural Kinsmen Charity Classic on Sept. 17, this one is a keeper.
Westfield Warriors curling team recognized by North Perth council
North Perth council honoured the 2023 Provincial Elementary School Curling champions from North Perth Westfield Elementary School with municipal medallions on Sept. 18. Members of the team include: Noah Schneider (skip), Brooke Schaefer (vice), Sofia Reinhardt (second), Reid Harwood (lead), and Clar
Cyclones help celebrate 50th anniversary season with win in home opener
The Listowel Cyclones kicked off their 2023-24 GOJHL regular season in fine style on Sept. 16, playing host to alumni festivities as part of the organization’s 50 years of junior hockey in the community.
New French Immersion program kicks off at St. Mary’s, Listowel
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is excited to share that the new Grade 1 French Immersion (FI) program at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has officially launched this September.
Fire chief challenges North Perth to be ‘Saved by the Beep’
Fire Chief Janny Pape is calling on all residents of North Perth to test their smoke alarms on Sept. 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be ‘Saved by the Beep’ with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
Perth County council approves request to hire additional planning staff
The county’s planning department has requested council’s blessing to hire an additional permanent, full-time planner to help with the increased workload.
Metroland Media Group declares bankruptcy, moves to online-only model
Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy.
North Perth council to discuss Kurtzville speed limit change
Wallace Ward Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen brought forth a notice of motion to North Perth’s regular council meeting on Sept. 18, outlining a request to have the speed limit lowered on Line 88 running through the town of Kurtzville.
North Perth treasurer France Hale retires after 24 years
For the first time essentially since amalgamation, the Municipality of North Perth has a vacancy for the treasurer position.
SET7 recipient of grant from Libro Credit Union
Libro Credit Union announced its 2023 annual grant recipients on Sept. 13, with the Municipality of North Perth’s SET7 initiative receiving $15,000 to host an introduction to construction as a career program. On Sept. 14, Libro presented the municipality with the donation in the North Perth council
164th Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair set for Sept. 29-30
This year’s Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair promises to have something for everyone.
