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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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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

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

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

See all Listowel area articles.

Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants

The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.

Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie

The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Two-way traffic resumes overnight and weekends on bridge

WALKERTON – As of July 9, Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation project had reached the point where single-lane traffic continued in daytime hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Minday to Friday, but two-lane traffic was occurring overnight and on weekends. 

East Ridge is growing into a real community

WALKERTON – There’s much more to this apartment building development than a place to live.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

By Submitted

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

By Kelsey Bent

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

Fine laid from worker injury

By Kelsey Bent

Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured. 

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