The provincial government is introducing a $10,000 grant for businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen.
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Sledding on the slopes in Gorrie
It doesn’t matter the season, you will find children playing at the corner of Gorrie Line and James Street in the village of Gorrie. In the summer children are swimming in the pool and in the winter tobogganing down the hill, as pictured on Jan. 7 after the region was blanketed by a recent snowfall.
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in December
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by a 0.2 percentage point to three per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.8 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
North Perth council begins new year with resumed discussion about affordable housing
At its first council meeting of 2022, CAO Kriss Snell presented North Perth council with a report that was requested by Coun. Allan Rothwell in December to outline the municipality’s actions on affordable housing, and potential actions within the community to stimulate affordable housing.
North Perth to send letter of support to province for local internet service providers
In a report from CAO Kriss Snell on Jan. 10 regarding the Building Broadband Faster in Ontario statement released by the province in November, it was recommended that council advocate on behalf of local internet service providers (ISPs) who would like to participate in the Improving Connectivity for
Government restrictions cancel Wallace skating lessons until at least Jan. 26
In accordance with the Province of Ontario’s latest list of pandemic-related closures and restrictions, Skate Wallace’s January 2022 lessons have been put on hold.
‘The finest winter game yet developed’
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
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
