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Melissa Dunphy

Melissa Dunphy is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Listowel Banner. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

North Perth council receives post-election report

Melissa Dunphy January 25, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News

Clerk and Legislative Services Supervisor, Lindsay Cline, presented a report to North Perth council on Jan. 16, detailing the post-election report surrounding the 2022 municipal and school board election, which was held on Monday, Oct. 24.

Kin Cares Youth Group hosting movie night, Jan. 21

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Kin Cares Youth Group is hosting an event this weekend for students in grades 4-9.

IN PHOTOS: Central Perth Minor Hockey Fundays

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Central Perth Predators held their Minor Hockey Fundays and Breakfast at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton. The event saw many teams compete against each other in a fun and friendly tournament. There was great support from the community, as attendance was high an

38th annual Wallace Fun Days enjoys successful running

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The 38th annual Bruce Williams Memorial Wallace Fun Days Jamboree took place this past weekend at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Junior Cyclones honour veterans, Jan. 13

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Junior Cyclones hosted a Veteran’s Night during their home game on Jan. 13 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Draft business plan received for proposed Galbraith Conservation Area resurrection

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the Jan. 9 North Perth municipal council meeting, a project that has been discussed before was brought back to council members – the Galbraith Conservation Area (GCA).

North Perth ATV Club makes request to municipal council

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Mark Hackett, manager of environmental services of North Perth, informed council at its Jan. 16 meeting of a request sent by the North Perth and District ATV Club regarding their annual roadside cleanup.

Christmas blizzard worst since 1999 in North Perth

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The blizzard that occurred over the holiday season, beginning on Dec. 23, was the worst on record since 1999.

North Perth council utilizes budget meeting for visioning session

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its first budget meeting of the year, North Perth council used the session as a visioning opportunity, to hear thoughts on issues the municipality is facing and where they would like to see the budget spent. The budget committee provided members of council with a chance to give senior staff sugge

Listowel Farm Toy and Sale draws large crowd

Melissa Dunphy January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Listowel Farm Toy and Sale took place on Jan. 7 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall. The venue was packed full of eager toy enthusiasts looking to score their next big find. (Above) Auctioneer Jason Heimpel of Hei-View Auctions held the charity auction at the event with all proceeds going towards

Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing sends letters to Ontario municipalities

Melissa Dunphy January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth council had two letters on their agenda at their first meeting of the new year, on Jan. 9, from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark.

Council provides letter in support of Listowel Gardens developers

Melissa Dunphy January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The council of the Municipality of North Perth is providing a letter of support to developers of Listowel Gardens in their subsidy application.

Former Listowel Public Works building in need of new roof

Melissa Dunphy January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A historical heritage building in Listowel is in need of a new roof that could cost the municipality over half a million dollars.

Lions Club of Listowel hosts bottle drive

Melissa Dunphy January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The future Lions Club of Listowel held a bottle drive to support those in need in the community on Jan. 7 at Smith’s Market Square in Listowel. Pictured from left: Listowel Lions Joyce Van Santen, Nicole Boneschansker, Cathy Lago, Greg Marles and Keith Van Santen.

Ontario’s property inventory up by over $37B in 2022

Melissa Dunphy January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) recently reported that Ontario’s property inventory grew by more than $37 billion this past year. In 2022, MPAC reported $37.8 billion in new assessment, which includes new construction and additions to existing properties.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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