It would be impossible to recount the modern history of the Listowel Banner without the perspective of its most prominent editor.
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Connecting the world at large with rural communities – the first 100 years of the Listowel Banner
In the winter of 1866, when the Listowel Banner was founded, Listowel’s population was a mere 700, almost 10 times smaller than it is 155 years later. Two enterprising men, Thomas E. Hay and Joseph H. Hacking, pressed the first copies on Feb. 15, 1866.
Application period open for Canada Summer Jobs
The employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2022 program is now open, says Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Poll: 1-in-5 Ontario parents worried children have fallen behind because of COVID
A recent poll shows that one-in-five Ontario parents are concerned their child has lost out on valuable learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that their child’s school has no plan to catch up them.
Holiday special to raise funds, awareness for Canadian harm reduction initiative
For more than a decade, Joe Amero has been a frontline social worker in shelters helping people deal with homelessness and addiction issues. He draws upon his own lived experiences with drug use and has always been a prolific guy, dabbling in entertainment through punk rock, hip hop and more recentl
North Perth’s Konings headed to Olympic qualifying event
A local curler will be among those looking to qualify for the Beijing Olympics at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials starting at the end of December.
Cyclones close out 2021 schedule with pair of home losses
As provincial COVID-19 cases continue to climb and sports leagues of all levels contend with health protocol procedures and game postponements, it’s easy for Listowel Cyclones fans to question if the 2021-22 GOJHL season will continue as scheduled when the holiday break ends and the calendar flips t
PC Connect to meet with Via, GO Transit to better align services
After more than a year of service, Transit Coordinator Maggie Martin told Perth County council that ridership continues to climb during her update on Dec. 16.
MAPH making Christmas season merrier for residents
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) is delivering Christmas cheer to families in the region.
Community Justice Initiatives may offer restorative justice diversion in Perth County
In 1974, two Elmira teenagers got drunk and damaged numerous properties in their hometown. A pair of young probation officers stepped in and offered an alternative to the usual punishment. They asked the presiding judge if the youths could meet their victims face-to-face.
Contact North offers wide variety of free training, education opportunities
Contact North’s Listowel Centre located within The Village Table at 295 Main St. W. is opening many doors for locals by offering access to training and educational opportunities.
Three longtime North Perth staff members announce retirement plans
It’s been said that the elected council is the face of a municipality. If that’s the case, veteran staff members are surely its beating heart.
Province doubles OCIF grant to North Perth
The provincial government recently announced the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocations for 2022, with Perth-Wellington municipalities receiving more than $14.2 million in the coming year.
Charest, Coehlo receive OPP recognition for homelessness awareness campaign, fundraiser
In recognition of their homelessness awareness campaign and fundraiser last February, It Takes A Village Executive Director Andrea Charest and OPP Sergeant Manny Coehlo received a regional commander’s letter on Dec. 15.
Merry Christmas from times gone by
The first Santa Claus Parade in Canada was held on Dec. 2, 1905 in Toronto and sponsored by Eaton’s Department Store. Since that first one, many communities across Canada and Perth County have been holding parades, with Listowel being no exception. Excitement is always in the air when waiting to see
