HOWICK - Township council approved construction of a licensed child care facility in Howick Township on Nov. 18.
Cyclones spin up back-to-back weekend wins
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones played two great weekend games.
Howick Township council authorizes contract for snow removal in Gorrie at meeting
HOWICK - Council here has authorized the 2026 sidewalk snow clearing contract for Gorrie with Steve Vogel of Steve’s Landscaping and Construction at its Nov. 18 meeting.
HPPH discusses the impact of alcohol availability on police, emergency and health services
STRATFORD - At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed a letter which stated that alcohol-related harms in northwestern Ontario is higher than provincial averages.
Listowel clinic holds grand reopening after expansion
LISTOWEL - The Fisher Family Primary Care Centre’s renovations have been completed, and a grand reopening was held at the improved and expanded site the evening of Nov. 12.
Cyclones drop two on weekend slate
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones travelled to the Galt Arena Gardens on Nov. 15 to take on the Cambridge Redhawks who are currently first in the eastern conference of the GOJHL.
World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters
Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.
Remembrance Day 2025 in Fordwich
FORDWICH - The Township of Howick and the Brussels Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218) hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich on the afternoon of Nov. 9.
Remembrance Day 2025 in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Community members braved the wind and snow to take part in the Listowel Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
Cyclones take overtime win at home
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones were back on home ice on Nov. 7 taking on the Komoka Kings. Nov. 7 was also the Cycs Veteran Appreciation Night.
Hospital board approves architect for Listowel hospital redevelopment
LISTOWEL - At its last meeting in October, the Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance (LWHA) Board of Directors heard from Manager of Supply Chain at Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) Shelley Reinhart about approving KPMB Architects for the LMH redevelopment.
Howick Council votes to go back to bi-weekly meetings despite staff concerns
HOWICK - Howick Council will return to meeting every other week.
Cyclones ride high, hit roadblock in last week’s games
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones travelled to the Pat Stapleton Arena on Oct. 30 to take on the Sarnia Legionnaires.
Howick applying for grant, hoping to install generator switches at local community centres
HOWICK - Fire Chief and Manager of Development and Protective Services Josh Kestner came to council here on Oct. 21 to ask for approval for staff to apply under the 2025 Ontario Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) program.
The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month
November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.
