The more things change, the more they stay the same. The best Christmas gifts are the same as they always have been.
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It takes a village
The longer I am on this planet, the more the age old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” resonates with me.
Howick Council to keep April ice at Howick Community Centre, searching out grant opportunities for hiring summer students
Council here recently received two reports from Recreation Facilities Supervisor Brady Ropp regarding the Howick Community Centre.
December welcomes Maple Syrup Day
Did you know? Canada’s National Maple Syrup Day is in December.
Looking back on 2024: The Listowel Banner’s Year in Review
PERTH COUNTY - The Listowel Banner would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2025 as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2024.
As economic pessimism declines, two-in-five say they are ‘worse off’ than last year
CANADA - As the federal government prepares to update Canadians on its financial books heading into the new year, Canadians begin to shop amidst a GST holiday. Despite signs the financial burdens on Canadian households from previous years of inflation have eased, they are not fully abated.
Atwood United Church family donate to Elma Township Public School breakfast program
NORTH PERTH - Thanks to the generosity of the Atwood United Church family through their Loose Change Blessings offering, a donation of $500 was made to the Elma Township Public School breakfast program.
Eastdale Kindergarten crew stage lively Christmas Concert
LISTOWEL - Eastdale Public School Kindergarten students put on a holiday show for friends and family on Dec. 17.
Local, provincial food bank numbers at all time high
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - The number of those reliant on food bank services has never been greater across the province and locally.
Subdivision proposal would expand Atwood boundary
NORTH PERTH - A combination of a delegation and planning report presented to council on Dec. 16 outlined plans for a subdivision to the east of Atwood.
Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre announces operating name, location
NORTH PERTH - The Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre recently announced they are rebranding as the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre.
North Perth to participate in project to sign civic addresses
NORTH PERTH - The Farm 911/Emily Project launched roughly five years ago, in November of 2019, in response to a fatal farm accident involving a young girl named Emily Trudeau in Northumberland County in 2014.
Townships respond to proposed OPP billing changes
The townships of North Huron and Howick recently received a letter dated Nov. 29 from the Solicitor General regarding proposed OPP billing changes.
Snowflake spectacular – Elma Township primary grades delight with snow, sparkle and a bit of mystery
NORTH PERTH - Upon opening curtains, the Elma Township Public School Primary Grades K - 3 had a crowd of parents, family and friends in full smiles.
Cyclones take a 5-0 win against Komoka Kings
Cyclones fans were treated to an exciting game on Dec. 13., with the home team scoring five goals against Komoka Kings.
