At its first meeting of the 2025 year, council here went over its December Public Works Department Update.
Howick decreasing maintenance gravel activities to decrease proposed 2025 tax rate increase
After a request that staff here aim to decrease the overall proposed tax rate increase of 9.6 per cent, staff looked into whether decreasing maintenance gravel activities in 2025 could be a potential solution.
Local health care officials look at big picture with efforts to recruit doctors
One in five (2.5 million) Ontarians do not have a doctor. Currently, the Listowel Hospital has 12 family doctors, but needs 17 to fully serve the community.
Walkerton Capitals drop road contest to Ironmen
The Wingham Ironmen and Walkerton Capitals went head-to-head on Jan. 10 at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre.
HPPH receives report from MOH, focus in on COVID and flu vaccines
Dr. Miriam Klassen reported in her Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report that there is increasing moderate COVID-19 activity in the latest provincial summary for the surveillance week of Dec. 8 to 14.
Wingham Ironmen win 3-2 over Walkerton Capitals at home
The Wingham Ironmen and Walkerton Capitals went head-to-head on Jan. 10 at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre.
HPPH selects nominees for chair, vice chair and secretary
STRATFORD – Huron Perth Public Health gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on Jan. 10 to hold…
Howick’s first draft 2025 budget proposes a 9.625% tax rate increase
A staff report explains Howick Township is expecting to bring in revenue of $3,600,792.96, and has proposed expenses of $8,398,269.36.
Cole: Cyclones deliver ‘best consistently-played games of the season’
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones competed in what their Head Coach Jesse Cole called the team’s “best consistently-played games of the season” this past weekend.
Listowel Curling Club host SW tankard qualifier for Special Olympics Ontario
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Curling Club hosted the SW tankard qualifier for Special Olympics Ontario on Jan. 11.
Howick receives reports from Xplore Inc. for three telecommunication towers coming to township
Council here received three reports from its chief building official regarding three wireless telecommunication towers in the township and surrounding area.
Huron County asking provincial municipalities for support in addressing funding to public health
Bernie MacLellan informed HPPH that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.
North Huron approves 2025 CSWB Action Plan, budget
At its Dec. 16 meeting, council here received a report from the interim CAO and clerk regarding the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB) – 2024 update and 2025 Action Plan.
North Huron extending fire agreements with neighbours
Council here will be extending the fire agreements with Morris-Turnberry, Central Huron and Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh under the existing terms for one year, subject to all three municipalities being in agreement.
Ironmen kick off new year with two games at home rink
The Wingham Ironmen kicked off the new year with two games this past weekend.
