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.
Listowel clinic holds grand reopening after expansion
LISTOWEL - The Fisher Family Primary Care Centre’s renovations have been completed, and a grand reopening was held at the improved and expanded site the evening of Nov. 12.
Cyclones drop two on weekend slate
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones travelled to the Galt Arena Gardens on Nov. 15 to take on the Cambridge Redhawks who are currently first in the eastern conference of the GOJHL.
World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters
Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.
Remembrance Day 2025 in Fordwich
FORDWICH - The Township of Howick and the Brussels Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218) hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich on the afternoon of Nov. 9.
