Summer isn’t over just yet! After a fun-filled day of playing in the warm late summer sun and the cool, refreshing water at the Listowel Kinette Splash Pad, it’s easy to have a big smile on your face (and be a little silly).
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James Brine and the Martyrs of Tolpuddle
The obituary published in the Stratford Daily Beacon in August 1902 for James Brine, an “old and esteemed resident” of Blanshard Township (now part of Perth South) is typical for the time period.
The most frightening experience of my life
For some, it’s rollercoasters that scare them. For others, it’s a fear of falling from high places. Or it’s a fear of the unknown that keeps them awake at night. For me, it is spiders.
LWHA updates council on recruitment strategies, staffing issues
SOUTH BRUCE – The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has an uphill climb ahead of them in physician recruitment in the coming years, but officials remain confident they are up to the challenge.
EFS-plastics: Giving new life to recycled materials since 2007
Rural Warriors is a new monthly instalment in the Listowel Banner, highlighting local environmentally-conscious industry and companies in North Perth and beyond.
Look what you’ve done
In John 12:1-11, we find Jesus at the home of Lazarus for a meal just before Passover. The meal was…
Conners finishes 26th in FedEx Cup bid at East Lake
Corey Conners capped his 2022-23 PGA Tour summer slate with a 26th-place finish at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug. 24-27.
CIBC Run for the Cure set for Oct. 1 at Memorial Park
Kim Hutchings-Hahn is hoping to build on the success of last year’s CIBC Walk for the Cure in Listowel.
Wroxeter bridge soffit repair tendered
Soffit repairs to the Wroxeter bridge are needed and at its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved a tender to get the job done.
Howick to set new bylaws for pool enclosures
During the Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council directed staff to draft a swimming pool enclosure bylaw to be presented at a future council meeting.
New four-way stop installed at Elizabeth/Argyle intersection
The new four-way stop at the intersection of Argyle Avenue North and Elizabeth Street West in Listowel is now operational as of Monday morning, Aug. 21. North Perth council implemented the four-way stop as a means to help curb collisions at the intersection, which have been frequent in recent years.
Maitland Conservation updates North Perth council on general status
At its Aug. 14 meeting, North Perth council hosted a delegation from Maitland Conservation (MC, previously MVCA) regarding a general update from the organization.
Changes to be implemented to PC Connect’s schedule
Starting Sept. 5, PC Connect will begin offering four new trip options Monday to Friday on its Rural Route (previously Route A).
Listowel ball players represent Ontario at U15 championships
Both Emma Porter and Alex Brooks already had extensive baseball resumes prior to the 2023 U15 Girls’ Canadian Fastpitch Championship, but their recent experience on the national stage has brought their confidence levels to new heights following a top-eight showing at the tournament.
Legionnaires swept out of year-end tournament
The Listowel Legionnaires were unable to utilize home-field advantage during the junior club’s year-end Midwestern Ontario Baseball League (MOSBL) tournament on Aug. 18-20.
