There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to June…
Durham driver charged after ditching vehicle in West Perth
A Durham resident has been charged after their vehicle ended up in a ditch earlier this month.
Avian flu identified in poultry in Perth County
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been identified in live poultry delivered by an independent third party to a commercial processing plant in Perth County, according to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH).
Police investigating another theft from Listowel construction site
Perth County OPP are investigating yet another theft from a construction site in North Perth.
Northern Huron Connection Centre receives two large donations
Financial support for the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) continues to roll in, with the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) announcing on Tuesday they have received two large, local donations.
Kinsmen propose returning tractor pull to Lucknow
Representatives from the Lucknow Kinsmen attended the Dec. 5 Huron-Kinloss council meeting to propose hosting the annual tractor pull at the Graceland site.
Police investigating thefts from work truck, job site in North Perth
Police are investigating two separate thefts of construction tools in North Perth that took place recently.
Owen Sound man facing 65 charges following arrest in Hanover
An Owen Sound man is facing 65 charges following a nearly eight-month long investigation by the Hanover Police Service.
Wires cut in transport trucks, items stolen from locked vehicle in North Perth
Perth County OPP are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity following a pair of incidents on Dec. 9 in North Perth.
Unemployment rate increases, remains lowest in Ontario
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points in November, however it still remains the lowest in Ontario.
Listowel’s Life’s A Party set to close doors in 2023
LISTOWEL – Life’s A Party will officially be closing its doors as of Jan. 1, 2023. The Main Street West bakery, caterer and party supply store in Listowel made the announcement via social media on Dec. 1. Owners Michele and LeAnne Deniet could not be reached for immediate comment, but stated in the
Municipalities, conservation authorities concerned about Bill 23
The recent announcement by the Ontario government to introduce Bill 23, despite many municipalities voicing their opposition, has created a backlash from local politicians, CAOs and conservation authorities.
Di Castri returns for fourth term as chair of Catholic school board
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting on Nov. 21 at the Catholic Education Centre in Hanover.
Chesley man arrested in Fergus, facing multiple charges
A Chesley man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by Wellington County OPP last month.
Investigation into John Street apartment fire continues
Emergency services responded to a fire at 308 John St. the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 1.
