Energy Minister Todd Smith was in Perth East last week, joining Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece and Perth East Mayor Rhonda Ehgoetz to announce that approximately 44 local homes, farms and businesses in Brunner will be able to connect to natural gas for the first time thanks to the province’s
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Second annual Women United DEBx talk focuses on clothing, community
United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) DEBx talk returns for a second year on Nov. 5, with The Voice of Dress, a panel discussion focused on the role of fashion, what dress means to communities and in Canadian society, moderated by last year’s speaker Dr. Laura Morlock. Singer, songwriter, actor and multi-
North Perth approves winter service to additional 4.5 km of sidewalk in Listowel
Increased use of sidewalks in both developing areas and older areas of Listowel has demonstrated a need to increase the winter maintenance service level.
Annual Radiothon brings in $506K for area hospitals
The 20th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves on Oct. 16, once again proving to be a dynamic partner in fundraising for rural midwestern Ontario health care. $506,053.83 was raised in support of 12 area hospitals.
Local knitter overwhelmed by support from Banner readers
Listowel Banner readers made Ruthann Salzman happy by showing support when she put out a call for help to continue her work crocheting afghans and knitting hats for the homeless or people in need.
It Takes A Village open to help community, receive donations at new Listowel location
The move is complete and It Takes A Village reopened at 148 Main St. W. on Oct. 12 to continue its work supporting the community and to start receiving donations at the new location.
‘Perth County Historical Material Collected, 1954-57’
The simple title page of one of the most important manuscripts at Stratford-Perth Archives reads: ‘Perth County Historical Material Collected 1954 – 1957 under the supervision of Miss E. Lillian Morley, B. A. at the request of County Council.’
‘Halloweenies’ invite public to fright night, Oct. 30-31
Virtually everyone has a hobby; woodworking, golf, sewing – whatever it may be, and everyone to their own. For Jeff Whiteside and Martine Desrosiers, Halloween has become much more than a hobby, it’s a way of life.
Wallace Avenue South one-way street pilot gets more time while North Perth council awaits recommendations
Council received a presentation on Oct. 18 from Julia Salvini, of Salvini Consulting, regarding the one-way street pilot project that has been taking place in the downtown core of Listowel.
Trowbridge’s Mathers Park sees areas designated for memorial
After residents approached the municipality about the creation of a memorial area at Robert Mathers Park in Trowbridge, Jeff Newell, manager of facilities, brought forward a recommendation to council at its Oct. 18 meeting.
Fordwich United Church closes, trustees prepare for sale
On Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 the final worship service was held at the Fordwich United Church after close to 96 years.
Poll: Majority want CRB benefits to end before next year
With five of the emergency benefits programs introduced by the federal government to support…
Poll: Half of Canadian parents with children aged 5-11 ready to vaccinate their kids
Based on strong hints from public health officials and pharmaceutical companies, the next chapter of Canada’s mass COVID-19 vaccine story appears poised to involve inoculating younger children – and one-in-two parents of younger children are ready to jab their kids right away.
Province officially launches Verify Ontario app
The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.
Poll: Three-in-five Canadians would have preferred outcome of federal election held using proportional distribution
In a federal election where little changed, Canadians have been left searching for value from the…
