Tag: perth county

$25K invested to combat invasive phragmites in Perth County

Community Hussam Elghussein - October 1, 2026

Staff say invasive phragmites can destroy wildlife habitats and increase wildfire hazards.

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus advances practical solutions at AMO

Community Paul Cluff - August 20, 2026

The caucus represents 15 upper and single-tier municipalities in southwestern Ontario.

More seniors get free legal services through legal clinic expansion

Community Hussam Elghussein - June 18, 2026

Huron Perth Community Legal Clinic has increased access to services to their community, including Perth South, and the surrounding area.

Temporary all-way traffic stop issued for intersection in Fullarton

Community Hussam Elghussein - June 8, 2026

County of Perth announced this temporary stop is required to accommodate higher traffic volume in the area.

Deadly start to motorcycle season leads to tips from teacher

Highways Lee Griffi - May 29, 2026

Michael Harrison, who has 50 years experience riding a bike, is the lead instructor at the motorcycle training program at Fanshawe College.

Here is what’s open and closed this Easter long weekend

Community Hayden King - April 2, 2026

Several businesses and municipal offices will be closed for the long weekend.

Nearly $29 million invested to water infrastructure in Perth-Wellington

Community Hussam Elghussein - March 20, 2026

The Ontario government is investing nearly $29 million to both counties, with the goal of expanding and rehabilitating water systems in multiple rural communities.

Start-ups launched in Perth County through Starter Company Plus

Community Hussam Elghussein - March 11, 2026

This comes from the Starter Company Plus "Arts and Culture" cohort, a program focused on giving these start-ups a professional foundation to thrive and contribute to the region's economy.

Income tax clinics offered in Stratford during tax season

City of Stratford Hussam Elghussein - January 29, 2026

The City of Stratford said their social services department are coordinating clinics for individuals and couples with low income living in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County.

The Local Community Food Centre gets $2,500 from Perth County paramedics

Community Hussam Elghussein - January 28, 2026

A $2,500 boost will help support the centre's efforts to solve local food insecurity.

Perth-Wellington MP says economy top issue in 2025

Community Paul Cluff - December 22, 2025

John Nater says local residents mirror concerns with fellow Canadians about tariffs and Canada-U.S. trade and there is great deal of uncertainty in where things are going.