At its last meeting of 2024, on Dec. 17, council was brought an updated report on waste collection and disposal fees and charges.
Howick Council to keep April ice at Howick Community Centre, searching out grant opportunities for hiring summer students
Council here recently received two reports from Recreation Facilities Supervisor Brady Ropp regarding the Howick Community Centre.
North Huron proceeding to allow staff discretion on when winter burial rate will be charged
When it comes down to winter burials at the cemeteries in North Huron, council here will be proceeding with giving the director of public works and facilities the authority to use discretion on when winter burial rates would be charged based on weather conditions.
Townships respond to proposed OPP billing changes
The townships of North Huron and Howick recently received a letter dated Nov. 29 from the Solicitor General regarding proposed OPP billing changes.
Marie McKertcher awarded Silver Quill by NMC
After enjoying a turkey dinner at her company Christmas party on Dec. 6, Marie McKertcher was presented with a Silver Quill Award by Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett.
HPPH to annually commemorate Indigenous dates of significance
At its recent Dec. 13 board meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) pulled a staff report out of the agenda for discussion.
HPPH Oral Health Team proposing retrofit of space in Listowel office
The Oral Health Team received notification that an expression of interest submitted for Health Canada’s Stream 2 of the Oral Health Access Fund was successful, according to the Medical Officer of Health report from Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Dec. 13 board meeting.
Wingham Legion Breakfast with Santa
The Wingham Legion hosted a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, with the Ladies Auxiliary Bakesale…
Howick Township seeing an increase in suspected dumped animals
Scrolling through the “What’s Up Listowel” page on Facebook on Nov. 8, many community members came across a post re-shared of two dogs dumped in a ditch on Malcolm Line between Orange Hill road and Salem Road in Howick Township, along with a bag of garbage.
Ironmen down Hawks, Flyers
The Wingham Ironman had a successful weekend, defeating both the Mitchell Hawks and Goderich Flyers in back-to-back games.
Cyclones win both games at GOJHL showcase
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones beat the Caledonia Corvairs 4-1 on Dec. 6 in its GOJHL Showcase game at Haldimand - Clark.
United Way hosts Stuffed Stockin Stuffers event at Listowel Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL - On Dec. 8, members of the community and surrounding area were invited to Listowel Parkview Gardens for United Way’s Stuffed Stockin Stuffers and more event, all proceeds going toward United Way Perth-Huron.
North Perth Fire Department held its’ annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Fire Department held its annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive on Dec. 7, collecting donations of new unwrapped toys and food at Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Walmart in Listowel.
Listowel Clinic has implemented new fees, clinic officials explain what this means for patients
LISTOWEL - Facing rising office expenses and government restrictions, Listowel’s Fisher Family Clinic (operated as a Family Health Organization, or FHO) is no longer able to provide certain services free of charge.
Howick Council receives letter from MVCA, makes suggestions on improving naturalization in Gorrie
GORRIE - Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) dated Nov. 14 regarding its draft watershed strategy and naturalization plan for the Gorrie Conservation Area.
