Despite increased prices on building materials, the building department continues to see an increase in the number of permits issued compared to 2020.
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North Huron revises mileage rate for staff
Council approved an increase in reimbursable mileage compensation to better align with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines regarding the allowance.
Lions Club of Wingham seeks community support for its annual auction
The Lions Club of Wingham is pleased to announce that the 70th Annual Fundraising Auction (formerly Lions CKNX Radio Auction) will be online beginning Monday, Nov. 22 and ending Monday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
North Huron rec facilities may have to hire security guards
CAO Dwayne Evans is exploring options to relieve the stress and increase the safety of their staff members.
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health aims to improve vaccine confidence
The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health in Goderich is teaming up with the University of Waterloo (U of W) to improve rural vaccine confidence throughout Huron/Perth/Grey/Bruce counties.
Huron East to increase municipal contribution to BMGCC renovation
It appears the renovation project at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) will cost quite a bit more than originally anticipated.
Weberlane Manufacturing to receive provincial funding for expansion project
A local manufacturing company is one of four businesses in Perth-Wellington receiving funding from the province to assist with its expansion project.
North Perth to host public meeting on Wallace Ave. S. one-way pilot project
The municipality is hosting a public meeting about the one-way block trial on Wallace Avenue South next month.
North Huron releases proof of vaccination requirements
The township sent out a media release on Sept. 22 outlining the new requirements for patrons of North Huron's recreation facilities, meeting spaces, halls, and theatres.
Cyclones drop final pre-season test to Sugar Kings
It was a game that nearly didn’t happen at all due to scheduling issues with the officiating crew, but the Listowel Cyclones and Elmira Sugar Kings did ultimately wind up playing their final matchup of the GOJHL preseason on Sept. 17.
Long-time equipment manager reflects on 25 years with Listowel Cyclones
Like much of the support staff and executive of the Listowel Junior Cyclones, Mark Kennedy got his start simply as a fan of the club.
North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in on Sept. 3
A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.
Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosting tours of sugar bush, production facility
For any maple syrup producer, early April is by far their busiest and most anticipated time of year.
Huron-Perth home sales down from last year, still hit second-best August on record
The number of homes sold through the MLS System of the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS totaled 250 units in August 2021. This was a moderate decrease of 4.2 per cent (11 sales) from August 2020.
Listowel Baptist Church – Celebrating 20 years on Line 86
Perseverance. Hope. Faith. Vision. Simple words perhaps to describe an act of faith so many years ago. Could the men and women who formed First (Listowel) Baptist Church so long ago have foreseen their church today?
