GORRIE - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson presented a cheque on Friday, May 15 to the Howick Fire Department in the amount of $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Kin Cares Youth Group raises $1,645 for The Well Youth Hubs
LISTOWEL - The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted a barbecue at Zehrs in Listowel on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16.
Cyclones recognize players, staff, volunteers with awards at banquet
LISTOWEL - Earlier this month, the Listowel Cyclones held the team’s annual year-end banquet, recognizing the work, dedication and achievements of payers, staff and volunteers.
Hospital alliance beginning ‘staffing model realignments’
LISTOWEL - Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said they are required to participate in hospital sector performance planning as part of the Ontario hospital sector facing “significant financial pressure.”
Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department
HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.
Hepatitis B vaccine likely to shift from Grade 7 to first year of life
Four resolutions from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) were submitted to the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health for consideration at its last meeting.
Repairs coming to Spencetown Road bridge
HOWICK - Repairs are to be planned for a two-span rigid frame bridge on Spencetown Road in the amount of $849,649.
Students write original musical My World is a Fishbowl to be shown at LDSS
LISTOWEL - Opening night is approaching for the original musical My World is a Fishbowl at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS).
Reeve provides council update on Buy Ontario Act
HOWICK - Reeve Doug Harding gave council here a verbal update from Huron County Council regarding the provincial government’s new Buy Ontario Act.
Listowel Legionnaires kick off 2026 season
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Junior Legionnaires hosted their home opener on Friday, May 8 at the John Bell Diamond, officially kicking off the 2026 season against the Clinton Colts.
Howick approves culvert replacement on Orange Hill Road
HOWICK - Council here will be awarded a contract to Nichols Excavating Inc. for $321,625 (plus unrecoverable HST) for the replacement of structure 29 on Orange Hill Road.
Howick to receive over $12,000 for five lifeguard positions
HOWICK - Howick Township has been approved for five pool lifeguard positions this year, an increase from last year, in through a $12,320 grant from its application for Canada Summer Jobs.
Howick to enter agreement with Waste Management ahead of new waste carts
HOWICK - An agreement has been made between the township here and Waste Management (WM).
Hantavirus poses ‘low risk’ says MOH
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen, shared with the HPPH Board of Health on May 8, that hantavirus is still assessed at low risk.
Howick Council approves backhoe repairs
HOWICK - Council here authorized Manager of Public Works Scott Price to proceed with repairs estimated at approximately $27,784.70, for the township’s 2018 Cat 420 backhoe transmission.
