STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met at its West Gore site in Stratford on March 13 and reviewed mileage rates paid out.
Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake
Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.
Jesse Garth comes to Listowel for Circus Arts Show
LISTOWEL - With tickets sold out, the community room at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel was full on March 18 for the Circus Arts Show with Jesse Garth.
Howick defers decision on approving proposed housekeeping zoning bylaw
Council here has decided not to second a motion brought to them at their March 10 meeting, asking to approve the proposed housekeeping zoning bylaw amendment and pass the corresponding bylaw.
Fordwich men’s slow pitch tournament returning
HOWICK - The Fordwich Community Parks Association will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.
Howick awards Joe Kerr Limited tender for spring maintenance gravel
At its March 10 meeting, Manager of Public Works Scott Price requested that council award the tender for spring maintenance gravel to Joe Kerr Limited for $313,650, excluding the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Cyclones play last game of season, team goes green for Paddyfest
The Listowel Cyclones were back on home ice for the final time on Friday, March 6, for their last game of the 2025-26 season, as well as for their Paddyfest game.
Howick approves bylaw in case of lame duck period
With 2026 being a municipal election year in Ontario, council here received a report at its Feb. 24 meeting from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis regarding the Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck) Delegation of Authority bylaw.
Listowel to turn green for 49th Paddyfest, the town’s iconic Irish festival
LISTOWEL - The popular Paddyfest Irish Festival is back for its 49th year, with a full slate of events scheduled across two-weeks, running from March 13 to 22.
Cyclones debut new mascot, take 5-1 victory over Sarnia
The Listowel Cyclones - 10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL)- carried out a 5-1 victory over the Sarnia Legionnaires (12th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings
The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
It Takes a Village hosts its “This is Home” campaign
LISTOWEL - Listowel’s It Takes a Village hosted its “This is Home” campaign from Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. to Feb. 22 at 8 a.m.
MOH: ‘worst of respiratory season is probably behind us’
STRATFORD - Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen shared some positive news in her MOH report at the Feb. 13 Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health meeting.
Listowel Lions holds annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
The Listowel Lions Club held its annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) on Feb. 22 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant
At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
