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North Perth approves new development charges, implementation policy for attainable housing CIP

Kelsey Bent September 6, 2024Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - North Perth council supported new development charges (DCs), and the implementation policy for the Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan, at the Aug. 26 council meeting, paving the way for future development. 

Pathway to the past: The history of Hardwood Haven

Jessica Carter September 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Since moving to Listowel when I was eight, I have always loved driving or walking by this beautiful home, and dreamed of going inside it.  I was thrilled when, a few years ago, before it was sold, I had the opportunity to do just that.  I had a lovely tour of the former Hardwood Haven Bed and Breakf

Cyclones capture 5-3 pre-season game win over Elmira Sugar Kings

Nicole Beswitherick September 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones are back on the ice and off to a great start, including their latest pre-season win, a 5-3 victory overthe Elmira Sugar Kings Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Council supports three severances west, south of Listowel

Kelsey Bent September 6, 2024Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – North Perth Council’s support of three severance applications, at its Aug. 26 meeting, gives a preview of local development to come. 

Rae: Eastdale school addition to be ready for fall session

Submitted September 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, recently announced that the new addition at Listowel Eastdale Public School will be welcoming new students in September for the 2024-25 school year. 

Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024

Submitted August 29, 2024Local News, Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

Turnbacks - Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024

Atwood Fire Station: Half a century of community service

Rachel Hammermueller August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

There’s a reason the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary is gold – it’s half a century of commitment. That’s the word that rings true when one ponders the history of the Atwood Fire Station.

Avon Maitland school board welcomes new superintendent

Submitted August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is welcoming Riley Culhane as he assumes the position of superintendent of education to fill the role of April Smith who is leaving at the end of August.

West Nile Virus activity reported in Huron Perth

Submitted August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). 

Listowel Banner’s Aug. 29,2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – Joey Pupura brought his Neil Diamond tribute show to the Listowel Legion.…

New experience in the offing – See you in October

Cory Bilyea August 29, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I have some exciting news to share with you. Earlier this year, I submitted an application to the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and CBC Indigenous for a journalism fellowship opportunity. I was not one of the selected journalists.

Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra opens registration for fourth season

Submitted August 29, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

STRATFORD - The Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is thrilled to announce that registration for its fourth season is now open. As a proud member of the Stratford Symphony Orchestra family, the SSYO offers an enriching environment where young musicians can hone their craft and experience the

Mitchell road construction, sidewalk installation to begin this fall

Kelsey Bent August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - You may have seen the sign along Mitchell Road South already, but council approved the contractor which will complete some major construction along a section of Mitchell Road South (Highway 23), with work to begin in less than two months and last until summer 2025. 

History repeats itself with Adam Brown 55 Distilling Co. delivering high quality products from rural setting

Kelsey Bent August 29, 2024Business, Food, Listowel Banner, Rural

MOOREFIELD - Following the legacy of their namesake, Adam Brown 55 Distilling Co. – a small batch distillery crafting high quality gin and vodka – prides themselves on the delivery of good products rurally.

Helix set to celebrate 50th anniversary with performance at Blyth Memorial Hall

Submitted August 29, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

BLYTH -  Helix is set to  celebrate their 50th anniversary alongside the Blyth Festival, which is also in its 50th year.

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

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Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants

The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.

Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie

The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Two-way traffic resumes overnight and weekends on bridge

WALKERTON – As of July 9, Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation project had reached the point where single-lane traffic continued in daytime hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Minday to Friday, but two-lane traffic was occurring overnight and on weekends. 

East Ridge is growing into a real community

WALKERTON – There’s much more to this apartment building development than a place to live.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

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Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

By Kelsey Bent

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

Fine laid from worker injury

By Kelsey Bent

Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured. 

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