LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went green on Feb. 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, celebrating Paddyfest early with their inaugural Paddyfest kick-off game against the St. Thomas Stars – sponsored by the Listowel Kinsmen.
Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection
The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.
North Perth raises money for housing, homelessness at CNOY
North Perth and area residents walked for housing and homelessness action at Perth-Huron United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event on Feb. 22.
Paddyfest darts tournament fills the legion
The Listowel Legion was packed on Feb. 22 for the annual Paddyfest Darts Tournament.
Public Health discusses mitigation of alcohol harm
The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a report presented by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen on Feb. 14 pertaining to a primer for municipalities in Perth and Huron counties on reducing alcohol harms.
Perth-Wellington candidates discuss housing costs, ER closures, tariffs on agriculture
Candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on Feb. 21 for the third and final Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the Feb. 27 provincial election.
Cyclones win against Elmira, host annual food drive
The Listowel Cyclones crushed the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with a strong 5-2 victory on Feb. 7.
North Perth endorses letter from Community Living
Council here pulled out a press release from Community Living North Perth, dated Jan. 28, from its consent agenda at its recent Feb. 10 meeting.
Temporary road closure in place for Feb. 28 MAP ’59 commemoration
North Perth’s facilities department along with the MAP’59 (Memorial Arena Park) Fundraising Committee, will be hosting a commemoration event for the new park on Friday Feb. 28, 2025.
Howick’s Festival of Lights committee changing things up
Members of the Festival of Lights Committee approached council here to change the way they do things for its annual event.
Howick Council hosts public meeting, outlining third draft of municipal budget
Council here held a public meeting during the recent regular council agenda on Feb. 4, outlining the third draft of Howick’s 2025 municipal budget.
North Perth looking into providing funds for physician recruitment housing
Council here has directed staff to gather insight and strategic initiatives to see if providing $50,000 annually to the North Perth Physician Recruitment Committee would be ideal.
Cyclones play two close games, coming out with a win and loss
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones came out this past weekend with a win and a loss.
Listowel hosts annual Gordie Jr. Jamboree
LISTOWEL - On Feb. 1, the annual Gordie Jr. Jamboree was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel, organized by Listowel Minor Hockey (LMH).
Oh, what you can learn from a tube of saliva
About a week before Christmas, I spit into a plastic tube and shipped it off to British Columbia. That sounds weird – I should explain that it was for a 23andMe DNA test.
