Certainly in many Listowel hockey circles and beyond, the annual Gord Hymers U11 Tournament is as highly anticipated as the Silver Stick or OMHA playoffs.
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Rothwell proposes changes to school bus safety measures, monetary penalties
A Notice of Motion was presented to North Perth council at its March 6 meeting. Coun. Allan Rothwell read the proposed motion which was to be considered at the next council meeting.
Third annual ‘This is Home’ slated for March 25-26
Andrea Charest has watched It Takes A Village significantly evolve over its years of operation in downtown Listowel, and so it’s only appropriate that its primary awareness and fundraising initiative evolves as well.
Local Indigenous knowledge keeper shares sweat lodge teachings
A long time ago, the Anishinaabe (Ojibway) People received the gift of the sweat lodge from Misho’mis-i-non’-nig nee-zhwa’-swi (our Seven Grandfathers).
Listowel’s Blackmore-Hamilton Furniture Company Limited, 1922
In December 1922, the big industrial event in Listowel was the opening of the Blackmore-Hamilton Furniture Company. It was located in the former Hibner Chair Factory, which was located on Main Street East.
North Perth resident charged with assault
On Feb. 19, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident that took place at a Perth Line 86 address in the Municipality of North Perth.
North Perth receives $80K in public transportation funding
On Feb. 23, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced funding is being provided from the Government of Ontario for local communities’ public transportation. The Municipality of North Perth will be receiving $80,090 from this funding initiative.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance board talks renos, new services
For February’s scheduled meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors discussed the renovations, new services, and staff shortages that are happening at both the Wingham and Listowel sites.
Listowel Legion makes donation to school playground
The Listowel Legion recently presented North Perth Westfield Elementary School with a $1,000 donation for its new playground. The donation comes from proceeds of the “break open tickets” sold at the Legion. Pictured: Legion member Peggy Wiens, centre, presents Westfield Vice-Principal Amy Kipfer and
North Perth’s Coldest Night of the Year a chilly success
Over 150 people braved the cold on Saturday, Feb. 25 for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY).
Impressions to open dessert bar, roastery at new location
Impressions Bakery Café is expanding to a second location, just down the road from its current home in downtown Listowel. The Listowel Banner sat down with owner, Graham Lichti, to learn more about what is in store for one of the town’s favourite bakeries.
Maple syrup season officially underway
The chilly conditions didn’t keep maple syrup enthusiasts away on Friday, Feb. 24, as about 40 people gathered at Hoover’s Maple Syrup operation on Line 78 north of Atwood for the ceremonial first tree tapping of the season.
Paddyfest 2023 gets underway with darts tourney
Paddyfest celebrations are already underway, with early festivities featuring a dart tournament at Parkview Gardens in Listowel on Feb. 25. The team event saw players of all skill levels compete against each other while enjoying the fun atmosphere and tasty beverages.
Drives take early lead in Senior A championship
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives have grabbed an early series lead in their WOAA Senior A championship bout with the Shallow Lake Crushers.
LDSS junior boys finish as WOSSAA basketball finalists
Only five days removed from a Huron-Perth Athletics finals appearance, the Listowel District Secondary School junior boys’ basketball squad found itself in contention for a WOSSAA ‘AA’ regional championship on Feb. 27.
