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Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Out for a walk

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Lainie Keil and Kailey Fallis just missed the rain when they took a walk in Listowel’s Memorial Park on April 6. Wednesday wasn’t the last shower for North Perth – April brought its typical spring showers with it this week.

Council settles on Livingstone Park for It Takes A Village outdoor market

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After some deliberation at the April 11 North Perth council meeting, council voted in favour of It Takes A Village’s Market proposal – though not at its first choice of venue.

Listowel BIA reports successful year in business despite pandemic

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

“The last few years have not been normal for our business community,” Chairperson of the Listowel Business Initiative Association, Scott Patterson said during the general meeting of the association.

Perth-Wellington NDP candidate Burbach says housing among key priorities in coming election

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

Jo-Dee Burbach has a lot on her CV. From small business owner to editor for a digital magazine, from Stratford City Councillor to, as of November of last year, NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington.

Perth County discusses roadside pollinators, joint accessibility appointments, Milverton subdivision

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Aside from Coun. Daryl Herlick’s reprimand and SWIFT’s update, Perth County also presented a number of reports of interest at its most recent meeting.

From ‘89 to ‘22: North Perth’s new assistant chief settling into new job after 33 years in fire service

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Thirty-three years ago, Dennis McEwen never would have thought he would be here. Being a firefighter was not something that he particularly aspired to be, after all. He entered the field on March 27, 1989, after being asked a few times to join the service.

Two of five SWIFT fibre optic projects completed, one delayed

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

In February, Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) announced it has begun construction to bring fibre connections to 407 homes in Perth County. At the April 7 Perth County council meeting, SWIFT Executive Director Barry Field gave an update.

Councillor officially reprimanded by Perth County

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County Councillor Daryl Herlick may find his most recent reprimand frivolous, but county council evidently did not.

New renovations, CT equipment, info portal among topics discussed in recent LWHA reports

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) released highlights from its board of directors meeting for March. A number of reports were presented regarding staff training, COVID protocols moving forward, new equipment and facilities, and budget concerns.

North Perth to enroll in Ontario Naloxone Program

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth has enrolled in the Ontario Naloxone Program. During the April 4 council meeting following a presentation by Fire Chief Janny Pape, council voted unanimously to join the program.

New Blue Party announces platform, election candidates

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The New Blue Party, started by Jim and Belinda Karahalios, is looking to shake up establishment. From March 31 to April 2, the new party held its first conference where they had guest speakers and announcements to make – the biggest being their platform: The New Blueprint.

North Perth looking at long, short-term solutions for affordable housing crisis

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Mayor Todd Kasenberg has previously expressed his frustration with a lack of shovels in the ground regarding an answer to North Perth’s affordable housing crisis. Council is still not quite there, but they are one step closer.

North Perth decides on area north of Kerr Complex for new dog park

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The area north of the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex has been approved as North Perth’s next dog park. Centrally located in a growing area of the municipality, creating it will be relatively cheap, safe from highways, and appropriate for the area.

Ashley Fox named new Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

The new Liberal candidate has officially been announced. On April 4, after other candidates pulled out, Ashley Fox won the uncontested nomination and is Perth-Wellington’s newest provincial candidate.

Collaboration across the county key to North Perth’s emergency response plan

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter March 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

During North Perth’s March 21 council meeting, David Clarke, emergency management coordinator (CEMC), presented a report on last year’s response and what they’ll be focusing on in the next 3-5 years. Collaboration across the county is key, he said.

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Select Your Region

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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