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Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Perth County council requests report to help craft vaccine policy

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 8, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

During a discussion of vaccine policy for Perth County paramedics on Sept. 2, concerns were raised over other county vaccine policies that might arise when vaccine passports are introduced on Sept. 22.

As ridership on PC Connect increases, drivers are seeing familiar faces beneath the masks

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 8, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With the gradual decrease in pandemic restrictions, decreased rider hesitancy and increased customer awareness and marketing efforts, PC Connect ridership has resumed a positive growth trend.

Mayor Kasenberg unimpressed by investigation following inclusivity, anti-racism charter motion

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 8, 2021Listowel Banner, News

Following an eight-month investigation period, Daria Peregoudova was on hand on Sept. 2 to present the findings regarding two complaints against Coun. Todd Kasenberg for allegedly contravening the Code of Conduct for members of council of the Corporation of the County of Perth.

20 years later, Walkerton Inquiry members discuss impact of recommendations with WCWC staff

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021News

WALKERTON – It was 20 years ago this month that the Walkerton Inquiry summed up its investigation…

Multicultural Association delivering backpacks to help students return to school

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021Local News

HURON-PERTH – As the beginning of school approaches, the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron…

North Perth clerk encourages council to adopt Extreme Heat Policy for municipality

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021Local News

NORTH PERTH – During the string of days where heat warnings were being issued for southwestern…

Local resident hopes North Perth will hop up to face challenge

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021Local News

NORTH PERTH – John McVicar has plans to approach North Perth council on Sept. 20 with a challenge…

Following tweaks, North Perth’s off-road vehicle bylaw will be passed

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021Local News

NORTH PERTH – Following discussion of a draft bylaw regarding the use of off-road vehicles in…

$167K secured for improvements to North Perth Trail

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

During the Aug. 23 meeting of council, Jeff Newell, manager of facilities, reported that North Perth was successful in securing a grant through the province from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) COVID Stream Local Government Intake for improvements to the North Perth Trail Syste

Perth-Wellington riding candidate John Nater, Conservative Party

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington incumbent MP, John Nater, took time out of his re-election campaign schedule on Aug. 16, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Kevin Kruchkywich, New Democrats

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington New Democrat Party (NDP) candidate, Kevin Kruchkywich, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 19, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Brendan Knight, Liberal Party

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate, Brendan Knight, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 17, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Wayne Baker, People’s Party of Canada

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate, Wayne Baker, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 19 to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Salvation Army Harvest of Hope utilized as educational resource to encourage gardening

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Salvation Army’s new Harvest of Hope garden is not a community garden, instead, it is meant to be an educational resource for the community. According to Carolyn Saunders, food bank coordinator, it’s a place where people who have had lots of gardening experience or absolutely none can share or l

Council requests report on possible return to in-person council meetings

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

When the opportunity arose at the Aug. 23 council meeting for councillors to request staff reports, Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen took the opportunity to ask what the next steps would be for moving back to in-person meetings.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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