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PC Connect launches new library bus passes

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes, beginning June 12.

Public health shares air quality statement for Huron-Perth

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a special air quality statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron-Perth.

Rothwell CBO motion passes unanimously

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Councillor Allan Rothwell’s motion regarding building officials was brought to the North Perth council table again after a nearly three-week long break between meetings.

Community Living celebrates with #ITookABreak23

Submitted June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

May was Community Living Month in Ontario, and on May 31, the organization celebrated with #ITookABreak23. Throughout the month of May, Community Living associations across the province celebrated Community Living Month. This month is a time to celebrate the rights, choices and inclusion for people

Monkton comms tower receives support in public consultation

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The proposed telecommunications tower for Monkton was discussed at North Perth council’s June 5 meeting, where staff returned to council with the two comments they received during the consultation phase of the project.

Elma TPS hosts track and field meet

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Elma Township Public School conducted its track and field day on May 31, holding all aspects of track events across multiple divisions.

Legionnaires, Hitmen play to entertaining draw

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

While it would have been interesting to see how things played out over another inning, no doubt both the Listowel Legionnaires and Hanover Hitmen were satisfied with the result of what was a closely-contested Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League tilt on June 2.

Listowel Baptist Church disperses garage sale funds

Submitted June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Listowel Baptist Church’s garage sale on May 19-20 yielded almost $30,000, which was split four ways ($7,454.80) and given to local organizations in Listowel.

Atwood firefighters feed hundreds at breakfast

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Atwood and the surrounding community once again turned out in droves for the Atwood station of the North Perth Fire Department’s annual breakfast on June 4.

New building inspector appointed for North Perth

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its June 5 meeting, North Perth council enacted a bylaw to appoint a building inspector, zoning administrator, bylaw enforcement officer, property standards officer, plumbing inspector and sewage system inspector.

North Perth submits RFP for EarlyON programs, services

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its June 5 meeting, North Perth council heard a presentation from the municipality’s Manager of Programs, Amy Gangl, surrounding the City of Stratford’s request for proposals (RFPs) sent out on May 26. The City of Stratford published RFPs to “provide the mandatory core services for the EarlyON pr

Bylaw exemption given to Listowel Agricultural Fair

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With the annual Listowel Agricultural Fair just around the corner, a letter of correspondence was sent by the President of the Listowel Agricultural Society, Elizabeth Johnston, to the Municipality of North Perth.

Pools, splash pad to open June 12

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get the swimsuits on and the sunscreen slathered as North Perth aquatic facilities are set to open next week.

Art Hunt 2.0 set for June 24

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Following the success of the inaugural Art Hunt last year in Listowel and the surrounding area, the second edition is now ready to go later this month. And the ‘finders keepers’ rule is still very much in effect.

Ground officially broken on future Perth East All Wheels Park

Submitted June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth East is all set to build its first All Wheels Park. 

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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.  

See all Listowel area articles.

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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