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Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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North Perth to submit delegation to discuss Atwood servicing upgrades

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

At its Nov. 8 meeting, council voted in favour of supporting the submission of a delegation for the 2022 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference to discuss the Atwood servicing upgrades project with the MTO.

PC Connect ridership continues to rise on county routes

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 4, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

According to a report from Transit Coordinator Maggie Martin to Perth County council on Oct. 21, PC Connect ridership continues to rise.

Concerns raised about Britton’s dark roads

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 4, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the Nov. 1 council meeting, Coun. Terry Seiler raised a concern about visibility on the roads in Britton.

Andriessen raises questions about transportation master plan status

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 4, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen raised a few questions at the Nov. 1 council meeting about the status of the transportation master plan and traffic concerns at the intersection of Line 87 and Highway 23.

Collaborative campaign hopes to drop homelessness in Perth County by 15 per cent

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 4, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The City of Stratford, County of Perth and Town of St. Marys are conducting a campaign to reduce the 119 households currently experiencing chronic homelessness by 15 per cent. To achieve this goal they are hoping to partner with landlords across the region who have units available to rent. The goal

North Perth extends Wallace one-way block trial for six more months

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 4, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth council voted in favour of extending the one-way block trial on Wallace Avenue South for six more months.  On Nov. 1, Manager of Operations Lyndon Kowch presented a report recommending that the trial be extended until April 30.

Avon Maitland board launches boundary review rollout to relieve enrolment pressures

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 4, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) board of trustees has approved the rollout of a boundary review in the North Perth area.

Perth County councillors raise concerns over property assessments in MPAC discussion

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 27, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Anne Haines, regional manager zone one for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), made a presentation on Oct. 21 allowing county council members a chance to voice concerns residents have had regarding property values and taxation.

Tea Time at the Victoria Inn and Spa

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 27, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It was a gothic gathering at the Victoria Inn and Spa in Listowel on Oct. 23 when a Halloween Tea was hosted to set the mood for the season.

North Perth supports extension to 2025 of intercommunity PC Connect transit routes

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 27, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council voted in favour of supporting an extension to March 31, 2025, of the intercommunity portion of PC Connect which connects North Perth residents with Kitchener-Waterloo on Oct. 25.

North Perth to develop implementation plan for Greenhouse Gas reduction

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 27, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council voted in favour of adopting a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction plan and directed staff to begin preparing an implementation plan on Oct. 18.

Live music at the Listowel Legion

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 27, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

After a prolonged drought during the pandemic, live music is returning to local stages. Cousins Jay Riehl and Jevon Coxon share some of their music-making family tradition as they play some classic rock standards and country music classics for the crowd gathered at Parkview Gardens in Listowel on Oc

Rothwell reiterates North Perth housing density concerns for Lunor Subdivision

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 27, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

During North Perth’s council meeting on Oct. 18, Coun. Allan Rothwell revisited concerns over housing density regarding the extension of the draft plan approval for the Lunor Subdivision which has been slated for development on the east side of Tremaine Avenue in Listowel for over 15 years.

Listowel Kinsmen host food drive

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 27, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Dave Dickey and Jeremy Reid collect donations for the local Salvation Army food bank during the Listowel Kinsmen’s food drive at the Kin Station on Oct. 23.

Perth County adopts greenhouse gas reduction plan despite concerns from councillors

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 27, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Although Perth County council voted in favour of adopting a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction plan, several council members raised concerns around the implementation of the plan on Oct. 21.

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Select Your Region

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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