HURON-PERTH - The living wage residents of this region has pushed past $23 per hour according to the United Way.
Tax Holiday: Relief for Consumers, Challenges for Businesses
HURON COUNTY - The federal government’s recent announcement of the GST/HST holiday, a temporary relief from sales tax on specific items from Dec. 14 2024 - Feb. 15, 2025, represents “significant challenges for businesses,” according to a press release from the Huron Chamber of Commerce.
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 21, 2024 turnbacks
From November 19, 1997: Hospital alliance applies $2 million to fund digital communication network;
Police still hunting for individuals after assault of officer last year
The Perth County OPP continues to seek those responsible for causing injury to an officer last December, a police report reads.
Capitals drop pair of weekend games to Kincardine Bulldogs
WALKERTON - It just wasn’t Walkerton’s weekend. At home on Nov. 15, the Caps were defeated by Kincardine 5-2. Then, on Nov. 17 at the Davidson Centre, the Bulldogs did it again, but this time the score was a lot closer – 5-4 over the Caps.
Listowel/Wingham Canada Post Union workers begin strike Nov. 15
LISTOWEL - Local workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) told the Listowel Banner that they believe the corporation is top heavy as high ranking staff have received bonuses when they have not.
Listowel Hospital holding Teddy Bear Drive
The Listowel Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is holding a teddy bear drive.
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times, Nov. 14, 2024
What was happening in the decades before in the Advance Times.
OMPF bump for local municipalities announced in provincial economic statement
Riding municipalities will receive increases ranging from 5.7 to 19 per cent in funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) in 2025.
Walkerton Capitals lose two
WALKERTON - In PJHL action on the weekend, the Walkerton Capitals lost twice – on Nov. 8 to Mount Forest 6-2, and on Nov. 9 to Fergus 4-1. Both games were played at home.
Listowel Turnbacks, Nov. 14, 2024
TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – One North Perth councillor, Warren Howard, had his doubts about the results…
Turnbacks – The Listowel Banner, Nov. 6, 2024
Ten to sixty years of turning back the pages on what was happening in The Listowel Banner.
Careless driving charge in Perth East
One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East, a police report reads.
North Perth residents on stage in Anne of Green Gables – The Musical
The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) upcoming production of Anne of Green Gables – the Musical is a major production for the guild, the culmination of its 50th anniversary season, but for one Listowel family it’s also a way to spend time together.
Ironmen hammer Hawks 8-1
The Wingham Ironmen displayed a high-octane offense in a Friday night road game, downing the Mitchell Hawks 8- 1 in Provincial Junior Hockey League action on Nov. 1.
