On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.
Columns
Get ready for a truly Canadian Canada Day
With Canada Day only weeks away, Canadian sovereignty has been making headlines once again, ever since King Charles III delivered the throne speech at the opening of Parliament on May 27.
Arguing in favour of red tape
Our provincial government is making a concerted effort to push through legislation aimed at cutting red tape and “getting things done, faster.”
MPP pay hike raises questions of fairness
News last week that the province’s legislators voted themselves a big raise hit with a thud in a lot of quarters.
Listowel Banner turnbacks for June 5, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Annual Character Run brought out 240 participants and 70 volunteers. The…
Ascension offers firm foundation in world of uncertainty
This week we celebrated the ascension of Jesus Christ, which stands as one of the most profound and…
Development charges key to keeping taxes low with forecasted growth
The residents of South Bruce could find themselves on the hook for some significant infrastructure spending depending on how South Bruce Council decides to handle development charges.
And life does carry on
My last few columns have lamented my lack of information regarding my health care.
Encountering the risen Jesus
Our Easter celebrations are over for this year, but are there any signs that the resurrection of…
Community grieves the loss of teacher, students at Walkerton District Community School
A memorial of flowers, stuffed animals and hand-written messages continued to grow over the weekend, outside Walkerton District Community School, as staff, students and the entire community mourned the loss of five of their own.
Community reels from tragic loss
A tragic blow to the people of Walkerton is top of mind for many across this region and beyond this…
More than a matter of ‘clearing the swamp’
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.
A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour
As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and it’s a sure sign that spring is here. Oh, we may get a few cold spells yet, to be sure, but you can’t slow the progress of Mother Nature. Sooner or later, the warm weather will seep in and remind us tha
Celebrating Victoria Day in Perth County
Perth County communities celebrated Victoria Day in May of 1897 with concerts and picnics, as was customary.
Measles? Kind of hard to swallow
Measles? Really? Skimming the news recently I came across a story on a Kitchener school closed for a day while local public health officials completed the required vaccination verification steps following an exposure at the school.
