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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NORTH PERTH – Following discussion of a draft bylaw regarding the use of off-road vehicles in…
$167K secured for improvements to North Perth Trail
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
