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Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Council members suggest breaking precedent to relieve water customers

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

When council was contacted to consider a billing issue for a water and wastewater services customer on Nov. 15, a couple of councillors suggested that North Perth should break the precedent it has set of not offering relief to residents.

Riders will have to wait longer for PC Connect app

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council was advised at its Nov. 18 meeting that there will be a delay in the launch of the PC Connect app.

EcDev Committee discusses status of ag science centre

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

An update on the status of the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre was requested by Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen during the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on Nov. 17.

$30K awarded in façade improvement grants

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch updated the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Nov. 17 about the progress of the Façade Improvement Program which was launched this year.

Listowel Salvation Army launches Christmas Kettle Campaign

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign kicked off with a launch at Zehrs on…

Advisory committee considers youth retention, attraction

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee mulled over ideas to encourage youth retention and attraction in the region during its meeting on Nov. 17. Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch invited business sector members of the committee to give their thoughts on how the community

North Perth council opts to maintain old Monkton fire hall for training usage

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Fire Chief Jenny Pape made a request on Nov. 15, which council agreed to, allowing the old Monkton fire station to be retained for training and storage purposes.

MAPH helps new Canadians with rapid COVID testing, vaccinations

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) remains busy bringing supplies to new Canadian families, encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and providing rapid testing.

Taxi rates rise in Listowel for first time since 2015

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council voted in favour of raising rates for local taxi services provided by Listowel Taxi and TJ’s Taxi Service on Nov. 15. Passengers will see rates rise by one dollar in December.

Truck route discussion dominates recent North Perth Transportation Master Plan public meeting

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Discussion at the North Perth Public Information Centre (PIC) for a draft of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) on Nov. 10 focused heavily on potential routes for the long-awaited truck bypasses around Listowel and active transportation routes such as trails and cycling corridors.

Green Party leader visits innovative permeable paving business in Listowel

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 17, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner toured the Waterloo, North Perth and Wellington area on Nov. 9 to visit local green businesses and call for more supports to kickstart a green recovery from COVID-19.

Perth County to hire planner to help complete long-awaited Official Plan

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 10, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council narrowly passed a motion on Nov. 4 directing staff to hire a planner to help get the new Official Plan completed.

North Perth council awards Danbrook Fire Reservoir tender to Wellington Construction

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 10, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council awarded a tender for the construction of an Atwood Water Storage, Danbrook Fire Reservoir to Wellington Construction for the amount of $437,000, HST excluded, on Nov. 8.

Government announces $15 minimum wage as United Way declares $17.95 per hour living wage

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 10, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As part of the Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government announced on Nov. 2 that it will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective Jan. 1.

Majority of council supports continuing affordable housing committee mandate

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 10, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A motion was passed during the Nov. 4 meeting of county council supporting the continuing mandate of the Committee on Affordable and Attainable Housing.

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Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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