Nicole Beswitherick

HOWICK - In January 2024, the fire department here purchased its command unit Car 2-1 (a 2011 Ford Expedition), which doubles as a municipal law enforcement vehicle, and was only expected to be in service for about two years until a public works pickup truck became available for use.

LISTOWEL – North Perth EarlyON held an intergenerational play and learn with the seniors of…

HOWICK - Council here has been in the process of updating the Howick landfill, moving to a front-end receiving area, and a new weigh scale is next on the list for improvements.

LISTOWEL - The first-ever Hayloft Music Festival was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Aug. 2.

HOWICK - Council here recently approved the use of fire reserve funds in the amount of $55,370 for the purchase of replacement extrication tools at its July 15 meeting.

WINGHAM - On July 14, Tyson Moran was selected in the 13th round of the 20 round MLB (Major League Baseball) draft, and was selected 398th overall by the Kansas City Royals

HOWICK - Council here was recently presented a report by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren regarding approval for the authorization to hire Canadian Industrial Specialists Ltd. for asbestos abatement and removal of materials in the Belmore Community Centre, as $5,545 plus HST would need to be pulled from g

The Listowel Junior Legionnaires played at home at the John Bell Diamond on Friday, July 18 against the North Middlesex Sluggers.

LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.

HOWICK - Council here endorsed a report at its July 15 meeting recommending the establishment of a daycare facility in the township.

LISTOWEL - The third annual Dodgers Memorial Mens Slowpitch Tournament was held from July 18 to 20.

Members of the public were invited to participate in fire safety activities.