HOWICK - Council here authorized two agreements at its Dec. 9 meeting as part of winter maintenance for 2026.
Cyclones go into shootout on Sunday game
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) and the Elmira Sugar Kings (second in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went head to head for the “Battle of 86” on Friday, Dec. 12 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Howick defers report on solid waste agreement, still seeking answers
HOWICK - Council here received a recommendation to enter into a solid waste services agreement between the township and Waste Management of Canada, and to authorize the reeve and CAO/Clerk to execute the five-year agreement beginning on Jan. 1, 2026.
Howick deems woodchipper as surplus
HOWICK - At its Nov. 18 meeting, council here declared the township’s 2025 Vermeer BC1000XL diesel woodchipper to be surplus, and directed staff to proceed with the disposal by purchase and sale agreement with the Town of Minto.
Howick receives OMPF, OCIF increase
HOWICK - Council here pulled an item out of its consent agenda on Nov. 18 regarding Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding for 2026.
Howick discusses potential cost of living adjustment for staff, defers to later date
HOWICK - Council here discussed a recommendation on Nov. 18 to approve a cost of living adjustment of two per cent for the 2026 salary grid, however, not all council members were in favour.
Cyclones take one, drop one in weekend action
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League, GOHL) were back at the Steve Memorial Complex on Friday, Dec. 5 to face off against the London Nationals (Third in the Western Conference of the GOHL).
Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025
LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.
Howick landfill operation to be moved to west side of property
HOWICK - The landfill operations and receiving location here will be changing to the west side of the driveway from the east side.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL - Both Santa and Mrs. Claus made it out to Parkview Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 29 for a couple hours of holiday-themed activities and photos.
Listowel Cyclones 10th in conference after weekend victory over Caledon
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones, currently 10th in the Western Conference of the GOJHL, went up against the Caledon Bombers on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, coming out with another victory.
Howick endorses construction of day care facility
HOWICK - Township council approved construction of a licensed child care facility in Howick Township on Nov. 18.
Cyclones spin up back-to-back weekend wins
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones played two great weekend games.
Howick Township council authorizes contract for snow removal in Gorrie at meeting
HOWICK - Council here has authorized the 2026 sidewalk snow clearing contract for Gorrie with Steve Vogel of Steve’s Landscaping and Construction at its Nov. 18 meeting.
HPPH discusses the impact of alcohol availability on police, emergency and health services
STRATFORD - At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed a letter which stated that alcohol-related harms in northwestern Ontario is higher than provincial averages.
