HOWICK – The Maitland Conservation Authority (MVCA) discussed a report on awarding the contract for accessibility renovations to the MVCA administration office main entrance and washrooms at its May 15 meeting.
Howick Council receives funding for two lifeguards
HOWICK – Council here received notification that funding has been approved for two out of the six positions the township applied for under the 2024 Canada Summer Jobs program.
Howick Council to enter agreement with new pound service
HOWICK – The Township of Howick has been without pound service since the Wingham Vet Clinic cancelled the previous agreement in June 2023.
Living the dream: my road to The Banner
Some of you may already know or recognize my name, but for those who do not, I’m Nicole…
Almost Famous Players Show recognized its 20th year at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
WINGHAM – The Almost Famous Players Show recognized its 20th year at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on May 5.
Listowel-Wingham FHT celebrates Nursing Week
LISTOWEL/WINGHAM – “We are not an option. We are a necessity.” - That’s the theme of Nursing Week 2024, being celebrated across Ontario from May 6 to 12.
Howick approves agreement on producer recycling
HOWICK – At its recent April 25 meeting, Howick Council passed a bylaw authorizing the Reeve and Clerk to enter into an agreement contract with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO).
Luke Brubacher drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats, eyes up NFL career
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected eight Canadian players in the May 1 Canadian Football League (CFL) draft – including 6’5”, 246-pound defensive lineman Luke Brubacher from Listowel who was drafted 16th overall in round two.
Ty Cross played 8-ball for 30 hours to raise funds for ALS
As part of the Challenge Accepted Foundation, Ty Cross began playing 8-ball on May 4 at 10 a.m. and continued playing until 4 p.m. the following day at Wroxeter Community Hall to raise funds for ALS.
Howick Council declared intimate partner violence as an epidemic
HOWICK – Town council is declaring intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic as of its April 25 council meeting.
Howick council passes application to amend zoning by-law
WROXETER – Howick Township held its council meeting on April 25 with a public meeting held under section 34 of the Planning Act to discuss the Howick Township zoning bylaw.
Local music teachers searching for children’s choir participants
Morgan Kuepfer and Claudia Prescott are music teachers at North Perth Westfield Elementary School.
Huron Perth United founded to fill need for soccer training, competition
Between the Lines has a new soccer club called Huron Perth United (HP United).
North Perth Maple Weekend a sweet success
NORTH PERTH – Royalmar Farms hosted its annual open house and pancake breakfast as part of Maple…
Canadian Tire, Van Allen Insurance, LDSS team up to benefit outdoor education program
In 2017, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) teacher Jim Flynn began the school’s outdoor education program.
