The public had another chance to comment on the Main Street and Wallace Avenue intersection one-way street pilot project during a public information centre on Oct. 4.
Vaccination policy could be step towards in-person council meetings
With the adoption of a corporate vaccination policy on Sept. 27, North Perth moved one step closer to a return to in-person council meetings.
Mary Atkinson discusses COVID-19 vaccine myths, medical exemptions
Huron-Perth physicians recently released a joint statement on vaccine exemptions and common myths circulating about COVID-19 vaccinations. On Sept. 27 Mary Atkinson, executive director at North Perth Family Health Team (NPFHT), discussed the vaccine exemptions and myths with the Listowel Banner.
Researcher discusses importance of rural Pride celebrations on LGBTQ2+ community
Research on the importance of Pride celebrations in rural communities based on responses from over 300 respondents in 95 rural communities across Ontario was recently conducted by AJ Adams, a social change advocate who works to enhance LGBTQ2+ efforts in small towns.
Ontario Works’ Alex Burgess discusses homelessness, affordable housing crisis
Homelessness and affordable housing were hot-button topics during the recent federal election and they continue to be issues that municipal politicians have to grapple with.
Van Allens ‘super happy’ province will cover cystic fibrosis medication
Ontario announced on Sept. 24 it is now providing coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for cystic fibrosis (CF) to become available, under its publicly-funded drug program to give patients more access to life-changing treatments.
Federal election candidates call No Fixed Address Tour ‘exceptionally informative’
Due to demand and COVID restrictions Andrea Charest, director of It Takes A Village, said she had to turn away many people who wanted to participate in the “No Fixed Address” Tour on Sept. 18.
Bakelaar raises concerns over downtown Listowel parking
On Sept. 13, Tim Bakelaar made a presentation to council to raise concerns about the one-way street pilot project currently set up in downtown Listowel.
Fire department, ag society host breakfast
Members of the North Perth Fire Department and the Listowel Agricultural Society banded together to assemble breakfasts for hungry locals who ordered meals at the Drive-Thru Firefighters Breakfast at the Ag. Hall on Sept. 12. Pictured: (Top) Brian Adams and Aidan OKeeffe cooking up a fresh pile of p
Motion passed to consider relief for all municipal ice sports, Sept. 13
A delegation from Listowel Minor Hockey approached council to ask for some relief for its financial woes on Sept. 13.
Perth-Wellington candidates discuss pandemic recovery, housing, long-term care, preserving farmland
Local candidates had two all-candidates meetings in Perth County – Stratford on Sept. 7 and Listowel on Sept. 9 – to let residents know how they plan to represent the riding if they are elected on Sept. 20.
Velma Sothern compiles ‘Banner Recipes’ cookbook to fundraise for Howick Fair
“Crumbs of Comfort” is the second cookbook Velma Sothern has compiled. It’s a collection of recipes that appeared in the Listowel Banner in the 1930s and it’s a fundraiser for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.
Multicultural Association encourages region to help Afghan refugees displaced by return of Taliban rule
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) held a press conference on Sept. 6 to raise awareness of refugee sponsorship in light of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.
County approves amendment to Listowel Ward Official Plan
Perth County council gave its approval to amendments to the Listowel Ward Official Plan on Sept. 2 regarding road classifications and additional dwelling units.
Herlick receives reprimand from county council for Lockdown Caucus photo
For the second time in one meeting, Daria Peregoudova was presenting findings regarding complaints against a councillor on Sept. 2, for allegedly contravening the Code of Conduct for members of council.
