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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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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

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Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

By Cory Bilyea

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

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