Amy Gangl, manager of programs in North Perth, asked Doug Grant what the next project is now that the Listowel Memorial Park dam has been removed. That project had taken over the last 15 years of his life, and now he has his eyes set on the next project: a bird watching zone. Hopefully, it won’t tak
Pettapiece announces largest LTC expansion program in Canada
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recently announced the largest investment in long-term care homes in Canada. The magic number? $6.4 billion.
Long, short-term solutions needed for affordable housing issue facing North Perth
North Perth is not the only municipality facing a current and future problem in affordable housing, but its exponential growth recently is exasperating the issue. As Kim Kowch, economic development officer for North Perth said, the municipality has grown much more than expected.
AMDSB looking for public’s opinion on proposed changes to school boundaries
The Avon Maitland District School Board is looking at its schools’ borders and they want your input.
North Perth sticking to ‘tried and true’ voting methods
As North Perth’s next election is around the corner, the municipality has looked into changing voting methods. Despite most residents listing online voting as their preferred method, the municipality is opting to stick with pen, paper, and vote tabulators.
Opportunity knocks
Brothers Christian and Sebastian Giesbrecht enjoyed the unexpected return to winter at the Listowel Memorial Park amphitheatre on March 28. It may be the last snow for a while in the area, with warmer weather forecasted on the horizon.
Perth County public works projects (almost) underway
Perth County’s March 17 council discussed more than just the joint paramedic services review. On the agenda included PC Connect’s February update, the Courthouse Elevator Project, and the bridge rehabilitation project in Millbank and Poole.
Perth County to look into shared paramedic service with Elgin and Oxford counties
As an “aging tsunami” is on the horizon and the county prepares for a large population being more dependant on EMT services, eyes are on how they can be improved. The answer, according to a new report presented at council, is not internal changes – but external ones.
Crafted Co. is Listowel’s newest Main Street business
It’s been a long time coming for Kara Cressman. Ten years to be exact.
Eleven years after deadly fire, new policy changes aim to better protect firefighters
As Randy Pettapiece’s run as Perth-Wellington’s MPP comes to an end, a decade-long goal is finally coming to fruition. On March 17, Pettapiece announced two policy changes, based on the Rea and Walter Act, that aim to keep firefighters safe.
Estimated profit for northeast employment lands is $6.3 million
NORTH PERTH— North Perth is one step closer to shovels in the ground. On March 14, North Perth council approved a feasibility report on developing lands in the northeast end of town.
Agricultural Society’s spring craft show prelude to normal summer fair
LISTOWEL— If this year’s Spring Craft Show is any indication, then this summer’s fair is going to be just as busy as past years—if we get lucky.
Miracle on the Hudson survivor speaks to Chamber of Commerce
NORTH PERTH – Mathieu Savage, Vice President of the Chamber Commerce, has high hopes for a bright future. At least when it comes to business in North Perth.
Getting my feet wet here at the Banner
Hello, Listowel. You don’t know me yet but my name is Connor Luczka. I’m your newest reporter at the Banner
