On March 10, MPP for Perth-Wellington Matthew Rae, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, and Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity Charmaine Williams, announced a Technological Education credit requirement for Grade 9 and 10 students, beginning in September 2024.
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North Perth Chamber of Commerce seeking information on bad cell service for residents
The North Perth Chamber of Commerce is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying gaps in cell service in the community.
Snell gets council support for AMO application
At the March 13 meeting, CAO Kriss Snell brought forth a report to North Perth council, seeking support as he applied for a position on The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors.
Green light given to proceed with North Perth operating budget
On March 8, budget talks continued at North Perth council for the first time since its initial visioning session in January.
Council approves creation of six building lots in Lowertown Wingham
Council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment request from Vandeven Holdings that will allow for the creation of six building lots in Lowertown Wingham.
M-T finds budget savings in public works projects
In a small piece of good news for Morris-Turnberry taxpayers, several tenders for public works projects included in the 2023 budget have come in lower than anticipated.
United Way Perth-Huron board of directors looks to add members
Part of what makes United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) strong is its committed volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization continues moving forward and serving the communities of Perth-Huron. Now, UWPH is looking to add a new treasurer and a director from Huron County to its board.
Howick Township council approves first draft of budget
On Feb. 28, at a special council meeting, the first draft budget was presented by Treasurer Brenda Weishar to members of Howick council.
Shoreline mapping
Maitland Conservation (MC) held a Shoreline Mapping information centre on March 7 at the Knights of Columbus Centre in Goderich, showcasing the completed draft hazard mapping and speaking to citizens about how this may affect their shoreline property.
Signs damaged in Morris-Turnberry
Sometime over the weekend of March 3, unknown people damaged numerous road signs in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, signs which include stop signs.
Vandals cause damage to Goderich free food pantry in early February
On two occasions, vandals caused damage to the free food pantry by the Tourism Centre in Goderich.
What is a closed session? And why can’t council disclose land appraisals in open session?
Numerous requests for more details about the sale of municipally-owned land have been made to North Huron council, specifically regarding the recent sale of land earmarked for future development at Hutton Heights and last year’s sale of a portion of the Wingham airport.
Meet my son’s spirit animal – the Trash Panda
They say everyone has a spirit animal. For some, it is an animal that they find comfort in being around – my wife, for example, is a lover of all dogs – while for others it is a reflection of their behaviour.
Food for thought: time to put ‘stone soup’ on the menu
It seems that in the rarified air on Parliament Hill, people have noticed a nasty smell: food prices rising a lot faster than inflation.
