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Flood hazard identification, mapping project gains support from council

Melissa Dunphy September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its Sept. 12 meeting, the North Perth Mapping Project was endorsed by municipal council. There was the recommendation that council approve the application planned by Maitland Conservation (MC) to secure the grant funding that would be used to update data mapping related to flood hazards within th

Perth Meadows monthly fee to increase in 2023

Melissa Dunphy September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The council of the Municipality of North Perth has approved the increase of the Perth Meadows monthly occupancy fee by five per cent, commencing January 2023, for all life lease units and market rentals, during its Sept. 12 meeting.

Crabby Joe’s ‘You Eat, We Give’ campaign raises $7,500 for hospital

Melissa Dunphy September 14, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After another successful year of the You Eat, We Give campaign, Crabby Joe’s owner Dean Darrah presents a cheque for $7,500 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation on Sept. 8. Half of the proceeds from their daily sales on Aug. 31 were donated, with a grand total of over $28,000 having been rai

Local girls raise money for hospice children’s literature

Dan McNee September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

When a child is struggling to understand the difficult emotional situation surrounding the death or illness of a loved one, sometimes all it takes for some clarity is a book to provide perspective.

Huron Perth Public Health announces bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster available

Melissa Dunphy September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Following the authorization by Health Canada of the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster on Sept. 1, the Ontario government announced the booster will be available to adults 18 and over, beginning with the most vulnerable population on Sept. 12.

Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Police searching for stolen horse trailer

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP are investigating the recent theft of a horse trailer stolen from a stable on Belmore Line.

Cyclones split preseason tests with Sugar Kings

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Junior Cyclones completed their 2022-23 GOJHL preseason tune up with a 3-1 road victory over the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 4.

Crabby Joe’s ‘You Eat, We Give’ campaign enters fourth year

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Crabby Joe’s Listowel had a steady flow of delicious eats moving out the door on Aug. 31, as part of its You Eat We Give campaign, the fourth edition of the fundraiser that sees 50 per cent of the day’s proceeds allocated towards the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation. Through the campaign’s firs

Holly Jolly BBQ held on Sept. 4 in Listowel

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

The Sunday morning rainfall tapered off just in time for the second edition of the Holly Jolly BBQ to take place in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 4.

Perth Cultivating Opportunity Grant application period open until Nov. 30

Submitted September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County is excited to launch a refreshed Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program. The application period is now open for the Community Stream and eligible applicants will be considered for grant funding up to a maximum of $2,500.

Popular Listowel ReStore ceases operations Sept. 2

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially hard on charitable organizations and outlets over the last two and a half years, and Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario ReStore proved no exception.

Mental health alliance supports new Canadian crisis hotline

Submitted September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is pleased about the announcement that there will be a new hotline number available for Canadians in distress and that it is being implemented imminently. 

Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford Strike of 1933

Cindy J. Sinko September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As we celebrate Labour Day this year, we are looking back at an event and the ramifications that took place 89 years ago: The Stratford Strike of 1933.

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Midwestern Newspapers September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Ten Years Ago 2012 – Over the Labour Day weekend, two swimming incidents occurred, leaving one…

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

An underwhelming performance  saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.

See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Election update

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

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.

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Election update

By Midwestern Newspapers

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

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Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

By Nicole Beswitherick

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

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