The Minto, Mount Forest, Arthur and Mapleton Chambers of Commerce co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre.
Monkton Lions host e-waste fundraiser
MONKTON – On April 19, Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company…
Perth-Wellington federal candidates discuss tariffs, interprovincial trade, carbon tax, agriculture
Four candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on April 8 for a Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the April 28 federal election.
New installation of utility poles leave Howick residents, council upset
At its April 8 meeting, council here discussed the installation of new utility poles once again in unfinished business.
Belmore Boundary Boys compete at Ontario Elementary Curling Championships
The Ontario Elementary Curling Championships were held at the Palmerston & District Community Complex April 3 to 6 with the Belmore Boundary Boys among the competitors.
Huron Perth, Ontario shows increased number of measles cases
The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received an update on the ongoing measles outbreak at its recent meeting on April 11.
Howick passes new budget bylaw
Council here recently passed bylaw 21-2025, being a bylaw to adopt the 2025 municipal budget, and repealed bylaw 12-2025
Mitch Deelstra signs on with the Reading Royals of the ECHL
Former Listowel Cyclone and Wingham Ironman Mitchel Deelstra has reached the professional ranks in the East Coast Hockey League with the Reading Royals, an affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers and AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Three Listowel curling teams compete at Ontario Elementary Curling Championships in Palmerston
The Ontario Elementary Curling Championships were held at the Palmerston & District Community Complex April 3 to 6. Three Listowel teams competed out of a total of 64 teams.
Annual men’s slow pitch tournament coming back to Fordwich in May
Council here declared the Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament at the Fordwich Ball Park to be of municipal significance during the March 18 meeting.
Listowel Cyclones: Named for early hockey star, local team has storied history
The Listowel Cyclones have carved out a name for themselves in junior hockey circles, a name that originates with one of the games’ earliest superstars.
Listowel curlers recently advanced to OFSAA, two have opportunity to compete in Europe
The LDSS Senior Curling team has done exceptionally well this season, with a few wins under their belts.
Council looking into allowing backyard chickens in Howick
At its last meeting, council here pulled a presentation from its correspondence building a case for updating the bylaw to allow backyard chickens in Howick Township.
Howick responds to Maitland Conservation letter on naturalization of Gorrie Conservation Area
Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) regarding 2025 naturalization and grass maintenance at the Gorrie Conservation Area at its March 18 regular council meeting.
Cyclones eliminated by London in opening round
The Listowel Cyclones season has ended after a fourth-straight loss to the London Nationals on Wednesday, March 26 in a hard-fought battle.
