Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH), Dr. Miriam Klassen, presented a brief report to the HPPH Board of Health at the Oct. 7 meeting. The report took a closer look at the current COVID-19 pandemic locally and vaccinations for the upcoming influenza season.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Listowel Memorial Hospital
Huron Perth Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the second-floor medicine unit of the Listowel Memorial Hospital.
Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot
TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17.
Lobb holds onto critic post; Nater replaced in shadow cabinet
One of the region’s two Members of Parliament has retained his position in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new shadow cabinet, while the other has been replaced.
Municipal Election 2022: Municipality of North Perth candidates
As part of our ongoing municipal election coverage, the Listowel Banner asked candidates to submit a 250-word biography and, in 500 words or less, answer the following question: What is the most important issue facing North Perth in this election?
New Horizons for Seniors Program open for applications
MP John Nater wrote a letter to North Perth municipal council informing that the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) for 2022 has a call for proposals for community-based projects.
North Perth receives Canada-Wide Early Learning, Child Care Enrollment update at Oct. 3 council meeting
The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Agreement was discussed in more detail at the Oct. 3 Municipality of North Perth council meeting.
Cyclones take two from Bandits, jump to fourth in Midwest
The Listowel Junior Cyclones made it four wins in a row following a successful home-and-home set against the Brantford Bandits this past weekend.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Stratford Shakespearean Gardens birdhouse
This is the 39th week of a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives. This week’s featured treasures are letters written by two men considered to be Canada’s most renowned ornithologists, naturalists, and conservationists.
Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act discussed at recent council meeting
At the Sept. 26 Municipality of North Perth council meeting, council discussed the letters it has received in opposition from other municipalities and townships in regards to the new bill presented at parliament, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act.
North Perth hosts ‘Amazing Race’ teen scavenger hunt
North Perth held its first ever Amazing Race teen community scavenger hunt on Oct. 6, where high school students competed in a variety of challenges across different locations in Listowel. Above: Participants enjoyed a pizza party after completing the race.
Chamber Business Excellence Awards gala set for Oct. 27
All the nominations are in and judges are making their final deliberations, with the only item remaining on the docket is the party itself when it comes to the 2022 North Perth Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) Business Excellence Awards.
Memorial Arena Park plans taking shape
Jerry Rozendal knows that the decision to remove Listowel Memorial Arena was not a popular one for many local residents.
North Perth all-candidates meeting enjoys capacity turnout on Oct. 6
If the large crowd on hand last Thursday night was any indication, the upcoming Oct. 24 municipal election is one of both interest and importance to North Perth residents.
Public meeting to rezone lots on Mary Street, Fordwich
There was a public meeting at the Oct. 4 Township of Howick council meeting to consider a proposed zoning bylaw amendment.
