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Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Cover Crop Leaders program aimed at newcomers, experts alike

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter July 6, 2022Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

According to the 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback Survey, the largest survey on cover crops in Canada, Huron County ranked number one across the nation.

It Takes A Village announces brand new Kids’ Lunch Club

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter July 6, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It Takes A Village has announced a new “Kids’ Lunch Club” for this summer.

School board makes decision on North Perth boundary

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter July 6, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the Board of Trustees meeting on June 28, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved a change to the contentious boundary review that started in October of last year.

Pop-up Character Run in Monkton

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Andrew Bucsis was the lone runner at the Monkton 10km pop up marathon hosted by the Community of Character, which occurred during a heat warning. When asked why he would brave the heat, Bucsis answered, “the great work the Community of Character does – and the freezies.”

It Takes A Village receives donation from Tanner Steffler Foundation, Youth Advisory Council

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Listowel’s It Takes A Village has received a donation from a local organization dedicated to mental health resources for youth in Huron and Perth counties.

Tenet Security arrives in North Perth for bylaw enforcement service trial

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As of June 20, Tenet Security has been contracted to enhance bylaw enforcement in North Perth.

Listowel dog park continues to make headway

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The long-awaited Listowel dog park is a little closer to opening its fence.

Municipal employment video eyed to attract newcomers

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

On June 20, North Perth council got an update on an employment video meant to advertise working at the municipality; they approved a number of drainage and tender awards; and directed staff to organize additional public meetings on the proposed truck bypass and downtown improvements.

Teddy Bear Play Day returns

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Soccer player Eyoram Tesfay traded his cleats for a harness at the North Perth Teddy Bear Play Day on June 18 – he managed to make it to the top of the rock-climbing station. The annual children’s event took over Listowel Memorial Park this past Saturday, where kids and adults took part in free game

To hybrid or not to hybrid: Council to return to chambers in hybrid format, full in-person to be reviewed at later date

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

To hybrid or not to hybrid, that is the question. After some back and forth on June 6, North Perth council voted to defer the decision on how council can return to chambers – if they return at all.

Dance, DJing and Drag: North Perth Pride finishes Pride Month with a bang

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As July approaches, North Perth Pride finished their celebrations for Pride Month this past weekend with an evening of dancing, DJing, and drag.

Public meeting for truck bypass, downtown improvements provides options

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The downtown core of Listowel continues to be a problem that can’t be solved easily. On Wednesday, June 15, the municipality hosted a public meeting for community members to come and review what it has uncovered regarding Wallace Avenue South and the proposed truck bypass plan.

IN PHOTOS: Blyth Rutabaga Festival

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 23, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Rutabaga Festival returned last weekend, with events for folks of all ages.

North Perth Council Briefs: New municipal position added, Horton Drain to be investigated

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At North Perth’s June 13 council meeting, council voted to approve a new position for the municipality and investigate the Horton Municipal drain.

Starbucks, Taco Bell coming to west-end Listowel plaza

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 15, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council voted to approve a zoning amendment for two new fast-food chains at its meeting on June 13, allowing Starbucks, Taco Bell, and a commercial plaza to be built next to the Listowel Canadian Tire location.

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Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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