Scrolling through the “What’s Up Listowel” page on Facebook on Nov. 8, many community members came across a post re-shared of two dogs dumped in a ditch on Malcolm Line between Orange Hill road and Salem Road in Howick Township, along with a bag of garbage.
Ironmen down Hawks, Flyers
The Wingham Ironman had a successful weekend, defeating both the Mitchell Hawks and Goderich Flyers in back-to-back games.
Cyclones win both games at GOJHL showcase
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones beat the Caledonia Corvairs 4-1 on Dec. 6 in its GOJHL Showcase game at Haldimand - Clark.
United Way hosts Stuffed Stockin Stuffers event at Listowel Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL - On Dec. 8, members of the community and surrounding area were invited to Listowel Parkview Gardens for United Way’s Stuffed Stockin Stuffers and more event, all proceeds going toward United Way Perth-Huron.
North Perth Fire Department held its’ annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Fire Department held its annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive on Dec. 7, collecting donations of new unwrapped toys and food at Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Walmart in Listowel.
Listowel Clinic has implemented new fees, clinic officials explain what this means for patients
LISTOWEL - Facing rising office expenses and government restrictions, Listowel’s Fisher Family Clinic (operated as a Family Health Organization, or FHO) is no longer able to provide certain services free of charge.
Howick Council receives letter from MVCA, makes suggestions on improving naturalization in Gorrie
GORRIE - Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) dated Nov. 14 regarding its draft watershed strategy and naturalization plan for the Gorrie Conservation Area.
Howick Township to see updated fees and charges bylaw come 2025
HOWICK - When discussing the 2025 fees and charges update during staff reports at its meeting on Nov. 26, council here brought a few things to light.
Listowel Panthers host tournament at home Dec. 8
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Panthers hosted a volleyball tournament featuring 29 teams in various age categories from throughout the region at Listowel District Secondary School Dec. 7 and 8. Pictured are one of the Panthers squads in action on Dec. 8.
Howick amends zoning bylaw for creation of four residential lots on property in Gorrie
Back in early October, council here dealt with three consent applications affecting one subject property located on the corner of Gorrie Line and Harriston Road.
Howick adopts bylaw to provide paying remuneration, expenses for Huron OPP Detachment Board members
Council here was was presented with a report at its Nov. 26 meeting as an update on the Huron OPP Detachment Board Remuneration, the cost of which will be shared between the county’s nine lower-tier municipalities.
‘Field of Dreams’ auction raises $120,000 towards Fisher Family Care Centre
The Listowel Agricultural Society presented a cheque for $120,000 toward Listowel doctor recruitment at the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre on Nov. 29.
Local lacrosse players make first-ever CUFLA rookie all-star team
Nathan Coverdale and Logan “Chachi” Reyes met while playing for North Perth Outlaws Minor Lacrosse. Both were recently selected to the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association’s Rookie All-Star team.
Wingham holds Lighting of the Lights at Cruickshank Park
Wingham’s Lighting of the Lights was held at Cruickshank Park on Nov. 15.
Walkerton couple living with diabetes note misconceptions are common
Every three minutes, someone in Canada is diagnosed with diabetes.
