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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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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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