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Perth-Wellington NDP select federal election candidate

Alison Sandstrom, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 19, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, News

Stratford actor Kevin Kruchkywhich has been acclaimed as the federal NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington.

‘Home sales came back down to earth’

Submitted August 19, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Home sales in Huron-Perth have come “back down to earth” from last July’s unprecedented record number of home sales.

Archives unboxed: Finding aids; Canadian Federation of University Women – Stratford Club

Stratford-Perth Archives August 19, 2021Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The executive of the Stratford Club of the Canadian Federation of University Women posed for this photograph in May 1960. They are, sitting: Mary Rayner (President and a founding member), and, Mrs. J.B. Lewis (Recording Secretary); standing: Mrs. D.B. Mackay (Second Vice President), Mrs. Ross Drake

Cartoon: Aug. 19, 2021 – Listowel Banner, Wingham Advance Times

Submitted August 19, 2021Cartoons

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AMDSB looking for host families for international students

Submitted August 19, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Avon Maitland District School Board’s International Education program is looking for support from households in Huron and Perth counties to provide homes for international secondary students for the 2021-22 school year.

HPPH now offering COVID-19 vaccine to anyone turning 12 in 2021

Submitted August 18, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Effective Aug. 18, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is offering COVID-19 immunizations to individuals turning 12 in 2021. Individuals born in 2009 or earlier are welcome to attend any clinic, including walk-in clinics.

Liberals nominate Brendan Knight as Perth-Wellington candidate

Curtis Gordon August 16, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, News

The Liberal Party has announced its candidate for the Perth-Wellington riding in the upcoming federal election.

John Nater looks to hold seat in upcoming federal election

Submitted August 16, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, News

With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling a Sept. 20 federal election, John Nater officially announced his campaign for re-election as Perth-Wellington’s Member of Parliament (MP) on Sunday.

Energrow introduces new automated soybean-roasting tech

Submitted August 13, 2021Rural

Hofarms Ltd. of Newton is the first of a number of Canadian farms using Energrow’s newest automated roasting technology.

Nearly $20M committed to Perth-Wellington, surrounding areas for rural high-speed internet

Submitted August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Government of Ontario, partnering with the federal government, has announced up to $19,668,735 to bring high-speed internet to up to 2,700 households and businesses in underserved areas throughout Perth-Wellington and surrounding areas.

Monkton Fire Station unveils new truck

Submitted August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department’s Monkton station has a new set of wheels. The station recently received its new fire truck, and were happy to show it off last week. Pictured, from left: Tod Finnie, Dennis McEwen, Fire Chief Ed Smith, North Perth CAO Kris Snell.

Staying Christian during an election campaign

Beth Kerr August 13, 2021Columns

Rumour has it that a federal election is coming soon. Maybe it will even be called by the time this is published.

John Idington: Integral part of Perth County’s judicial history

Betty Jo Belton August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

One of Canada’s most famous judges of the early twentieth century, Supreme Court Justice John Idington had a deep connection to Perth County.

Local youth express excitement about their return to playing lacrosse

Submitted August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

After a summer without the sport, local players are excited that the North Perth Lacrosse Association is back in full swing.

Poll: business owners optimistic about long-term prospects despite pandemic

Submitted August 13, 2021Business

Coming out of the 17 month-long pandemic, a new study suggests business owners in Canada feel brighter days may be ahead.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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