Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen prefaced the notice of motion she brought forward on July 5, requesting North Perth to adopt an Indigenous land acknowledgement, noting its sensitive nature.
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‘No matter how big, you need to reach out to us’
If you’re a ‘do-it-yourself’ person, you’ve likely completed a project at your home without requesting a locate before digging.
Transformation begins with struggle
I recently learned that when a butterfly is struggling to get out of the cocoon and you cut the cocoon, or in some way try to help it out, the butterfly dies. It has to be left to struggle because the struggle to escape the cocoon forces blood into its wings so it can spread them and be able to fly.
Province scaling back visitor restrictions at long-term care homes
Residents living in long-term care facilities across the province will soon be able to see more of their loved ones.
Fire safety also applies to cottage, trailer and RV this summer
As the end of another long school year comes to an end and the temperature continues to rise, I know a lot of us have been catching ourselves daydreaming about our fun-filled summer plans.
Hands on future
The fingerprints of those who serve their community long outlast an earthly life. Service of community is not constrained by geography or population, by amount given or time sacrificed.
Home sales in Huron-Perth establish new May record
The number of homes sold through the MLS System of the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS totalled 247 units in May 2021.
New United Way grant program provides timely investments
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce it is providing three organizations with Emergent/Emergency Need Grants (EENG) to assist them in continuing important pandemic relief programs and services.
As North Perth becomes more diverse, it is being asked to consider Pride
North Perth has historically been an isolated area for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, their families and friends, but in recent years that has shifted.
John Bell light standard replacement progressing
LISTOWEL – The summer baseball season is looking bright for local organizations that utilize the…
Multicultural Association cleaning up masks, litter in Huron-Perth parks
Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) volunteers have been making rounds of parks in Huron-Perth cleaning up litter and more importantly, discarded masks.
Local TOPS chapter participates in Character Walk
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Huron-Perth COVID cases remain low, Klassen warns public against Delta variant
COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rollout across the region and active cases remain relatively low locally, but Huron-Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health continues to stress caution when engaging in any conduct outside of one’s household.
Rev. Ralph Dwarika talks faith, the modern church… and golf
NORTH PERTH – The Listowel Banner recently sat down with Rev. Ralph Dwarika, who has served as…
Silence can lead to change
Melissa Bender seeing a Confederate flag flying in Poole and speaking her mind about it last summer spurred a much-needed conversation in Perth County.
