The Listowel Lions Club held its annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) on Feb. 22 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant
At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Howick secures pothole grant
After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.
Howick Council approves over $3,000 in 2025 capital project budget overages
Council here has approved a total budget overage for 2025 capital projects in the amount of $3,620.11 to be drawn from the fire reserve.
Cyclones fans fill ice with stuffed toys for teddy bear toss
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) played four games over the last week, however, came out shy of any wins.
Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy
HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.
Howick Fire secures $16,800 from Fire Grant
HOWICK - At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw
HOWICK - Council here discussed its amendments to the township’s consolidated fees and charges bylaw at its Jan. 27 meeting.
Cyclones take win against Strathroy Rockets on home ice
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) played on home ice on Friday, Feb. 6 against the Strathroy Rockets (9th in the Western Conference of the GOHL), despite a winter storm that closed several roads.
Sunrise illuminates sky in Howick Township
HOWICK - Pictured just outside of Gorrie in Howick Township, on Feb. 2, the sunrise illuminated the sky and snow with pink, purple, yellow and orange hues.
Howick Council planning to draft bylaw to enter agreement with +VG Architects for potential daycare facility
In the works for a couple of months now, council here is beginning to make final decisions on whether or not to proceed with building a daycare centre beside the township’s community centre.
Draft two of Howick budget proposes 8.031% increase
After making some changes followings its first 2026 municipal budget meeting, council here reviewed the second draft budget at its Jan. 27 special meeting, which includes slightly lower tax rates.
Howick executing purchase, sale agreement for future fire station
Authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the potential location of a future fire station, was discussed at the Jan. 27 township council meeting, which was held despite a heavy snowfall.
Cyclones take victory at home ice game
The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL)) played two games last weekend, coming out with a win and a loss.
Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan
HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.
