HOWICK - At council’s April 7 meeting, Manager of Recreation and Facilities Brady Ropp presented three reports.
MOH: respiratory season winding down, BYO alcohol beginning April 30
The medical Officer of Health told the HPPH Board of Health on April 10 the respiratory illness season is winding down for Huron and Perth.
LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.
New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business
LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.
Howick Council approves zoning bylaw amendment
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.
Monkton Lions A-15 supported by Steve Smith Auto Sales and Trillium Insurance Company
Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company in Listowel continued support for the Monkton Lions A-15 by helping host the club’s annual e-waste fundraiser at the two sites on April 4.
Howick officially adopts 2026 tax rates
HOWICK - Council here has officially passed bylaw 21-2026, a bylaw to adopt the 2026 tax rates for the township.
Howick approves MTO request
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has requested an allowance for MTO to upgrade West Heritage Street at Highway 9 and Fordwich Line in June 2026 in preparation for the repaving of Highway 9 during construction season in 2027.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank executive director speaks on difference local farmers are making overseas
LISTOWEL - Members of the farming community here and in surrounding areas gathered at the Knox Presbyterian Church on March 25 to discuss how locals are making a difference in the fight against global hunger through the farming groups they participate in.
U12 Huron-Perth Lakers win Alliance Championship
HURON/PERTH - The U12 Huron-Perth Lakers hockey team completed an undefeated season on March 27 in Essex.
North Perth Dog Park hosts ‘egg-cellent’ pop up dog park and egg hunt
The North Perth Dog Park hosted an “egg-cellent” pop up dog park and Easter egg hunt on April 4 at the Kinsmen Station in Listowel.
Listowel Memorial Hospital in early stages of redevelopment
LISTOWEL - Redevelopment of the Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) is in the planning stages.
Tournament will raise funds for ballpark
HOWICK - The Community Parks Association here will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.
Land owner ‘disappointed’ in council not passing zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment
HOWICK - At its most recent meeting, council here heard a delegation from resident Rob Kienapple regarding the township’s zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment – which failed to gain approval at the March 10 meeting.
Council not proceeding with day care centre in Howick Township
HOWICK - Council has agreed not to proceed with the construction of a day care facility in the township at this time.
