HOWICK - Council here has approved an informal expression of interest in a new fire station for the Howick Township Fire Department at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting.
Cyclones back in action
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones are back on the ice for the start of their pre-season.
Gorrie Gators celebrate end of season
GORRIE - The Gorrie Gators swim team celebrated the end of its swim season on Aug. 13 at the Howick Optimist Pool.
Season comes to end for Senior Legionnaires after Friday night game
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires drew the top ranked Woodstock Nationals in round one of the MOSBL playoffs.
Howick looking to replace fire truck
HOWICK - Council here approved up to $20,000 to be set aside from the fire reserve for the purchase of a used roll-up door rescue body when one becomes available.
Howick to purchase new vehicle for fire station
HOWICK - In January 2024, the fire department here purchased its command unit Car 2-1 (a 2011 Ford Expedition), which doubles as a municipal law enforcement vehicle, and was only expected to be in service for about two years until a public works pickup truck became available for use.
North Perth EarlyON holds intergenerational play and learn with seniors of Caressant Care
LISTOWEL – North Perth EarlyON held an intergenerational play and learn with the seniors of…
Howick to purchase new weigh scale as part of landfill upgrades
HOWICK - Council here has been in the process of updating the Howick landfill, moving to a front-end receiving area, and a new weigh scale is next on the list for improvements.
Inaugural Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’
LISTOWEL - The first-ever Hayloft Music Festival was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Aug. 2.
Council to purchase extrication tools ahead of potential tariff implementation
HOWICK - Council here recently approved the use of fire reserve funds in the amount of $55,370 for the purchase of replacement extrication tools at its July 15 meeting.
Tyson Moran drafted by Kansas City Royals
WINGHAM - On July 14, Tyson Moran was selected in the 13th round of the 20 round MLB (Major League Baseball) draft, and was selected 398th overall by the Kansas City Royals
Howick discusses asbestos abatement at Belmore Community Centre
HOWICK - Council here was recently presented a report by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren regarding approval for the authorization to hire Canadian Industrial Specialists Ltd. for asbestos abatement and removal of materials in the Belmore Community Centre, as $5,545 plus HST would need to be pulled from g
Junior Legionnaires come out with strong 11-1 weekend win
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires played at home at the John Bell Diamond on Friday, July 18 against the North Middlesex Sluggers.
Ending the stigma, spreading facts not misinformation
Last week, I wrote a column about the new Mattel Barbie sporting type one diabetes (T1D). I wrote…
Country stars join the celebration at Hayloft Music Festival
LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.
