HOWICK - An agreement has been made between the township here and Waste Management (WM).
Listowel
Hantavirus poses ‘low risk’ says MOH
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen, shared with the HPPH Board of Health on May 8, that hantavirus is still assessed at low risk.
Howick Council approves backhoe repairs
HOWICK - Council here authorized Manager of Public Works Scott Price to proceed with repairs estimated at approximately $27,784.70, for the township’s 2018 Cat 420 backhoe transmission.
Second annual Cultural Unity Festival a colourful display
LISTOWEL - The gymnasium of the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was filled with the brightly coloured flags of the many countries represented at the 2nd annual North Perth Cultural Unity Festival on May 6.
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.
Local chess teams have large success at Perth County event
On May 6, 2026, the Perth County Elementary Chess Tournament was held at the Stratford Rotary Complex.
Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections
SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.
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 agrees to bylaw enforcement shared services agreement with Perth South
LISTOWEL - Within the pages of the consent agenda of the April 27 council meeting, a report proposes a temporary North Perth shared services agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services with Perth South.
North Perth to investigate handling bylaw adjudication internally
LISTOWEL - North Perth residents could soon be able to speak to their parking ticket fines, without driving to Stratford.
