The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from guest speaker Kristin Crane from United Way Perth-Huron on the topic of living wage in the Huron and Perth region at its April 11 meeting.
Ground broken on Listowel Gardens residential development
On April 24, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new Listowel Gardens apartments and shops, located at the town’s southwest end – a step forward in addressing housing needs in North Perth.
HPPH discusses monitoring food affordability in Huron Perth
At its recent April 11 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen about food affordability.
Monkton Lions hold easter egg hunt
The Monkton Lions Club held its annual Easter egg hunt the morning of April 19 at the Monkton Lions Pavilion.
Federal candidates address immigration, inflation, foreign affairs, climate change at Palmerston meeting
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Council here recently passed bylaw 21-2025, being a bylaw to adopt the 2025 municipal budget, and repealed bylaw 12-2025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.
