The Listowel Cyclones were back on home ice for the final time on Friday, March 6, for their last game of the 2025-26 season, as well as for their Paddyfest game.
Howick approves bylaw in case of lame duck period
With 2026 being a municipal election year in Ontario, council here received a report at its Feb. 24 meeting from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis regarding the Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck) Delegation of Authority bylaw.
Listowel to turn green for 49th Paddyfest, the town’s iconic Irish festival
LISTOWEL - The popular Paddyfest Irish Festival is back for its 49th year, with a full slate of events scheduled across two-weeks, running from March 13 to 22.
Cyclones debut new mascot, take 5-1 victory over Sarnia
The Listowel Cyclones - 10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL)- carried out a 5-1 victory over the Sarnia Legionnaires (12th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings
The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
It Takes a Village hosts its “This is Home” campaign
LISTOWEL - Listowel’s It Takes a Village hosted its “This is Home” campaign from Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. to Feb. 22 at 8 a.m.
MOH: ‘worst of respiratory season is probably behind us’
STRATFORD - Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen shared some positive news in her MOH report at the Feb. 13 Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health meeting.
Listowel Lions holds annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
The Listowel Lions Club held its annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) on Feb. 22 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant
At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Howick secures pothole grant
After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.
Howick Council approves over $3,000 in 2025 capital project budget overages
Council here has approved a total budget overage for 2025 capital projects in the amount of $3,620.11 to be drawn from the fire reserve.
Cyclones fans fill ice with stuffed toys for teddy bear toss
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) played four games over the last week, however, came out shy of any wins.
Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy
HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.
Howick Fire secures $16,800 from Fire Grant
HOWICK - At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw
HOWICK - Council here discussed its amendments to the township’s consolidated fees and charges bylaw at its Jan. 27 meeting.
