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Municipality of North Perth granted funds for new Innovation and Business Centre

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

North Perth was successful in a funding application for the creation of the North Perth Innovation and Business Centre, proposed to be located at the recently-acquired municipal building in downtown Listowel.

Gerber’s to close its Listowel store, relocate to Donegal

Kelsey Bent August 8, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

After over 20 years in their location on Wallace Avenue in Listowel, Gerber’s Workwear Ltd. will be relocating to its “state-of-the-art production facility” and head office in Donegal – just a 10 minute drive out of town.

Local youth raising funds for her favourite hangout

Cory Bilyea August 1, 2024Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Meghan Burke loves to hang out at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club with her mom, Kendra, and her friends, even though she doesn’t golf.

Williams Drainage celebrates 40 years in business

Matt Williams July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – There have been a lot of changes in the drainage industry over the last 40 years. …

Heartland gives care and advice for animals of all sizes

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Rural

LISTOWEL – Perth County is synonymous with agriculture; and animals are at the heart of it. Since…

Listowel Squash Courts decides to close its doors after struggling to meet commercial code

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

After renovating his business location in the summer of 2023, Alan McArthur, owner of Listowel Squash Courts, learned he should have applied for building permits ahead of the work to a loft space in the unit he rented. Since then, he says he has been working to rectify these issues. 

Applications open for Southwestern Ontario Development Fund

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2024Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Eligible businesses can now apply for funding through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.

Essentially Lavender – a hidden gem in Municipality of South Bruce

Tyler Robinson July 11, 2024Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Nestled off Concession 10, Cathy and Bill Kirks ‘hidden gem’ of South Bruce, a lush farm known as Essentially Lavender, decorates the landscape with hues of purple and provides a unique agri-tourism experience for groups and individuals alike.

New apartment building in East Ridge has plenty to offer

Pauline Kerr July 4, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The new apartment building going up in East Ridge, Walkerton, the first of three, no longer looks like a construction site. The building has taken on the appearance of a building that will soon have people who call it home.

Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House holds grand opening of Listowel location

Patrick Raftis July 4, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Local residents have a new option for breakfast and lunch with the official grand opening of Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House.

Red Top Berries holds third annual Strawberry Summer Kick-off event

Nicole Beswitherick June 27, 2024Business, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Wendy’s opens Listowel location

Patrick Raftis June 13, 2024Business, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Fast food aficionados have a new option with the opening of a Wendy’s location here on June 6.

Downtown Wingham in full bloom

Submitted June 6, 2024Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Wingham BIA flower baskets arrived Friday morning from Greyhaven. The BIA offered…

Auto dealer pitches in for physician recruitment

Submitted June 6, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

Stop 23 is working with the local hospital and health care team to support physician recruitment efforts. On May 30, the Listowel automobile dealership made a donation of $20,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation toward efforts to attract physicians to the area.

Trusscore – an environmental solution for agriculture, residential projects

Nicole Beswitherick May 30, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

PALMERSTON – Nestled in the 55 acre Palmerston Industrial Park on Minto Road is one of two…

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Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government

CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.

Council receives United Way update

At its recent meeting, council here heard a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb, updating everyone on the 2024/25 campaign and the Northern Huron Connection Centre.

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Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

The Capitol Theatre: A Small Town’s Cinematic History

 This week I will take you back to the somewhat humble beginnings of Listowel’s own Capitol Twin Cinema.

Columnists

More than a matter of ‘clearing the swamp’

By Pauline Kerr

Hamilton has become another in the growing number of cities that have decided the solution to the homelessness problem is to root out the folks who live in encampments.

Building numbers down, but value up

By Denny Scott

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.

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