HOWICK - An agreement has been made between the township here and Waste Management (WM).
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Howick Township designated as community improvement project area
HOWICK - For the purpose of implementing a façade program, Howick Council has designated the entire township as a community improvement project area.
Howick to pull additional $20,000 from fire reserve for radio upgrades
HOWICK - The fire department here has been experiencing radio communication issues – both internally and externally – for some time, according to Fire Chief Josh Kestner.
Council defers entering into agreement with Waste Management
HOWICK - Council here decided at its April 21 meeting to defer a recommendation brought by their public works manager regarding entering into a solid waste service agreement with Waste Management.
Listowel youth wins poetry award
In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford.
Conservation board members fear repercussions for speaking out on merger plan
WROXETER – At a recent Maitland Conservation (MC) board meeting, local councillors said they fear…
Huron OPP report increase in winter charges
Motor vehicle collisions saw a decrease of 8.5 per cent, with two fatal injuries, 15 non-fatal injuries, and 167 incidents resulting in damage to property only.
Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton
The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams
The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.
Council considering election bylaws before nominations
As the municipality and Huron County prepare for municipal elections, council here is doing house-keeping by directing staff to return a bylaw for consideration, which outlines election sign regulations.
Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham
A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to gather feedback on a rezoning request to renovate the historic Masonic Lodge into accessible housing units, adding to the town’s housing stock while re-purposing a building that sees dwindling use.
Teeswater CWL celebrates 70 Years
The Teeswater Catholic Woman’s League (CWL)celebrated 70 years on April 12. The parish-based organization was officially chartered in 1956.
Howick Council approves zoning bylaw amendment
HOWICK - 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.
Council to re-enter five-year term with Aird and Berlis LLP
HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.
Howick Council approves purchase of new front-end sweeper
HOWICK - At council’s April 7 meeting, Manager of Recreation and Facilities Brady Ropp presented three reports.
