HOWICK - The township here will soon be looking for a new manager of Public Works.
Conners face of PSA promoting working smoke alarms
PGA golf pro Corey Conners is the face of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) that aims to promote the importance of working smoke alarms.
Medical students explore rural medicine, life in Listowel
Listowel’s Discovery Week students were in town June 3 to 6, observing at the Listowel Memorial Hospital as well as with the Listowel Wingham & Area Family Health Team at the Fisher Primary Care Clinic in Listowel.
Atwood Canada Day parade, celebrations in photos
(Nicole Beswitherick photos) ATWOOD – The Atwood Lions Club held its 67th Canada Day celebration…
Howick Township now enforcing swimming pool enclosure bylaw
Township council accepted a report and approved bylaw no. 38-2024, a swimming pool enclosure bylaw, at its June 25 meeting.
Howick Council to enter agreement with R&R Pet Paradise
Council provided direction to staff to draft an agreement with R&R Pet Paradise of Harriston, including certain stipulations.
Red Top Berries holds third annual Strawberry Summer Kick-off event
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LDSS held its athletic banquet, gave out seven major awards
Listowel District Secondary School held an athletic banquet on June 18 at which seven major awards were handed out.
Fisher Clinic expansion will facilitate enhanced service
Engineering and design work has been completed for the two-storey expansion to the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre in Listowel, and Melloul Blamey Construction began work.
Listowel Lions host inaugural Vintage Pickup Truck Show
LISTOWEL – Area residents braved the wind and rain on June 23 for the inaugural Listowel Lions…
Ontario government announces funding for seniors programs in North Perth
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced $26,781 in funding for North Perth senior programs on June 14.
Howick Council allowing four acres on Strong Farm to be severed
Lynda and Kent Strong of Howick were granted approval from council here to go forward with application C30-2024 and C31-2024 to build two residential lots for their adult children in “prime agricultural area” as the agenda states for its June 4 meeting.
Howick Council to review bylaw on livestock in settlement areas
Council here stayed the order for Robert (Bob) Gibson and his daughter Connie Gibson to keep their 25 quails on their property in Fordwich, although it is currently a bylaw violation.
Howick council approves construction of new broiler barn
HOWICK – Council here approved application MV01-2024 to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS) from 535ft to 450ft for the construction of a new broiler barn for Tim and Cheryl Mulder.
North Perth Pride held its Family Pride event June 8
LISTOWEL – North Perth Pride held its Family Pride event on June 8 at the Kin Station in Listowel.
