In January 1894, a local newspaper alerted readers to the rules for, risks of, and equipment needed for a new game called ice hockey, “which is destined to be the great winter sport in every province.” Just a few years later, famous players like Listowel’s own Fred “Cyclone” Taylor (pictured in acco
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North Perth average home sale price exceeds $750K in December
The average sale price of homes in North Perth surpassed the $750,000 mark in December.
Frigid morning walk
Keith Hurlbut and dog Chase braved the frigid morning temperatures on Jan. 10 for a stroll through Listowel Memorial Park.
Tip from public leads to impaired charge
Another impaired driver was arrested in Perth East, thanks to a traffic complaint from a member of the public.
North Perth man charged with weapon, threat offences
A North Perth resident was charged after an altercation at a residence that involved a weapon.
MPAC growth assessment puts North Perth fourth in province among municipalities under 15,000 people
With strong growth being reported across Ontario for 2021, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) valued more than 86,680 new properties and improvements to existing properties totalling $38 billion. North Perth was fourth in growth for a municipality with a population under 15,000.
Majority of Canadians believe they’ll contract COVID, regardless of precautions
A new poll shows a majority of Canadians believe they will be infected by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Education minister confirms Jan. 17 return to classrooms
School bells will ring on Jan. 17, summoning children back to classrooms following a two-week delay with around two million students stuck at home learning virtually.
Listowel Banner’s 2021 year in review, Part II
Just as the year before, 2021 was once again dominated by the constantly evolving situation surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic. There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part II features the month
Klassen says reduced case testing, focus on high-risk settings will transition COVID-19 pandemic into endemic
With the province’s public health units undergoing changes in the ways in which they record and test for positive cases of COVID-19, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen says that the methodology will ultimately transition the pandemic into an endemic.
Team effort
It appears as though winter is finally here to stay in the area, with Listowel’s Mike Chmatil and daughter Elliott tackling some chilly shovelling duties before getting their online schooling lessons underway on Monday morning, Jan. 10.
Nominations now open for the Ontario Junior Citizen Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Ontario Junior Citizen Awards.
Province anticipating arrival of 54.3 million rapid antigen tests
The provincial government is expecting to receive millions of rapid antigen tests this month following a Jan. 5 federal announcement that 140 million rapid tests would be distributed across the country.
Five vehicles stolen from dealership in Listowel
The Perth County OPP are asking for assistance in locating three vehicles that were stolen from a Listowel dealership on New Year's Eve.
Perth County Council discusses extension of climate change coordinator contract
Director of Public Works John McClelland presented a report to council on Dec. 16 informing councillors of the intention to extend the contract for the climate change coordinator until Dec. 31, 2022, and that the seven area municipalities are budgeting to share the costs associated with the position
