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Hospitals board to renovate, recruit at Listowel, Wingham sites
At its January meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors highlighted many important issues the hospitals are currently facing, as well as their steps forward.
Atwood subdivision seeks county council approval for next phase
At its Jan. 26 meeting, Perth County council discussed the next stage of the subdivision that is being built in Atwood. Dallmitch Holdings Ltd, the developer of the property, is in the process of seeking final approval for phase two of its four-phase plan for the residential subdivision.
Affordable housing continues to be hot topic of discussion at North Perth council
During its Jan. 30 meeting, the council of the Municipality of North Perth talked about an important issue facing both the community and province – affordable and attainable housing.
Next stages of new Eastdale, Milverton childcare additions announced
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced earlier this month that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) was provided a scope change and approval to tender the childcare additions at Listowel Eastdale Public School and Milverton Public School.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Hockey Days 2023
The inaugural Listowel Hockey Days event was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Jan. 28-29, with most of the Listowel Minor Hockey Association in action over the course of its two-day running.
Maitland Conservation board reviews more changes, effects of Bill 23
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members received additional information about the changes and effects that Bill 23 is having on conservation authorities, with this month’s focus on conserving natural heritage.
Blyth driver charged with fail to remain, fail to report accident
Perth County OPP have charged a Blyth resident for failing to remain at a collision and failure to report an accident.
Bylaw passed to change Howick council remuneration
At Howick council’s Jan. 17 meeting, a bylaw was passed that changes the remuneration for council members.
Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated
The province’s chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should “remain vigilant” and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.
Howick’s new fire chief gets candid about the high-profile position
At the Township of Howick council meeting on Oct. 18, 2022, Reeve Doug Harding presented Josh Kestner with the Fire Chief epaulets. Having been in the new gig for three months now, the Wingham Advance Times sat down with Chief Kestner to see how he is faring in the job.
Howick approves increase to firefighter compensation for truck, equipment maintenance
During the Jan. 17 Howick council meeting, Fire Chief Josh Kestner presented a report to council in regards to changing the remuneration for truck and equipment inspections.
IN PHOTOS: ANGstravaganza, Jan. 21
Supporters, family and friends were out in full force for ‘Angtravaganza’ and Listowel’s Ang Stratton at Between The Lines Sports Campus and the Listowel Squash Courts on Jan. 21, raising money for the local single mother who is currently battling Stage 4 breast cancer.
IN PHOTOS: Hockey Day in Howick 2023
Hockey Day in Howick returned in fine fashion on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Howick Community Centre, where 11 teams within the Howick and Upper Maitland Mustangs organizations put their skills on display for another exciting event that received tremendous spectator support.
Cyclones stumble to three straight losses
The Listowel Cyclones are still struggling to find their footing since the turn of the calendar into 2023, with the local junior squad dropping three more contests last week while being outscored 12-5.
