Nicole Beswitherick

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 - 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 - An agreement has been made between the township here and Waste Management (WM).

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 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.

HOWICK - For the purpose of implementing a façade program, Howick Council has designated the entire township as a community improvement project area.

HOWICK - The fire department here has been experiencing radio communication issues – both internally and externally – for some time, according to Fire Chief Josh Kestner.

STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health Board of Health was presented with a report from Director of Community and Family Health Tanya Sangster at its April 10 meeting regarding food insecurity.

HOWICK - Council here decided at its April 21 meeting to defer a recommendation brought by their public works manager regarding entering into a solid waste service agreement with Waste Management.

HOWICK - In preparation for the 2026 municipal election, Howick’s CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis reported she has been reviewing applicable bylaws and policies that are required to be reviewed and updated prior to the beginning of nomination period.

Council will not be proceeding with the development of a municipal bylaw or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” at outdoor public events within the township at this time.

STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently shared in a news release that the HPPH Listowel Site will be moving to a new location at the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre in Listowel as of May 19.

HOWICK - Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz brought back a report to council regarding the 2026 housekeeping amendment to the Howick zoning bylaw at its April 7 meeting.

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

HOWICK - At council’s April 7 meeting, Manager of Recreation and Facilities Brady Ropp presented three reports.