HOWICK - The Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program launched in June, replacing the previous Rural Economic Development (RED) program, aiming to create strong businesses, boost economic growth, protect jobs and improve infrastructure in small communities.
Listowel
Finding a cure
A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Instagram and found a post that caught my attention. The post stated that, in China, researchers have developed a stem-cell based treatment that “cured” a type one and type two diabetic a year after treatment.
Food, music and goal reveal part of United Way campaign kick off
LISTOWEL – United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is gearing up for its campaign kickoff celebration…
HPPH looking for dog involved in Listowel incident
LISTOWEL - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Listowel on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, between about 4:30 and 5 p.m.
Anti-scam efforts at work in Listowel, new business hopes to aid most vulnerable
Noticeable in Listowel the past several months are educational signs warning of the prevalence of scams. Midwestern Newspapers has reported on scams and police education in response, in Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties in eight separate articles in the first six months of 2025.
Purden and Sholdice Hockey School for girls celebrates 11 years
LISTOWEL – Purden and Sholdice Hockey School has just wrapped up its11th season of providing a…
Listowel 11U Legionnaires win OBA Provincial Championships
LISTOWEL - The Listowel 11U Legionnaires capped off last weekend and season by winning the OBA 11U “C” Provincial Championship.
Howick authorizes agreement with Simply Voting Inc. ahead of 2026 municipal election
At its Aug. 12 general council meeting, CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis brought a report seeking council authorization to engage Simply Voting Inc. for the provision of telephone- and internet-based voting services for next year’s election.
Howick approves adoption of Huron County Community Safety and Well Being Plan review
HOWICK - Council here was presented with a report on the community safety and wellbeing (CSWB) plan review for the township at its July 15 meeting.
Cyclones take win, loss ahead of long weekend
LISTOWEL - In the midst of their Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) pre-season, the Listowel Cyclones are continuing to improve on their skills, according to Head Coach Jesse Cole.
