Nominations are now open for the 2021 Ontario Junior Citizen Awards.
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Province anticipating arrival of 54.3 million rapid antigen tests
The provincial government is expecting to receive millions of rapid antigen tests this month following a Jan. 5 federal announcement that 140 million rapid tests would be distributed across the country.
Five vehicles stolen from dealership in Listowel
The Perth County OPP are asking for assistance in locating three vehicles that were stolen from a Listowel dealership on New Year's Eve.
Perth County Council discusses extension of climate change coordinator contract
Director of Public Works John McClelland presented a report to council on Dec. 16 informing councillors of the intention to extend the contract for the climate change coordinator until Dec. 31, 2022, and that the seven area municipalities are budgeting to share the costs associated with the position
Latest government recreation restrictions to impact Cyclones
The Listowel Junior Cyclones were scheduled to resume their 2021-22 GOJHL campaign on Jan. 2 in Elmira against the Sugar Kings, but that game didn’t happen.
Happy ‘Baby’ New Year
In many places around the world, the new year was ushered in by a baby representing “rebirth.”
Listowel District Secondary School alumnus writes horror fiction with rural influences
D.W. Finch, a Listowel District Secondary School alumnus, has been writing short fiction that recalls the rural settings of her youth and scares up some imagery that might appeal to horror fans with small-town roots.
Listowel Banner’s 2021 year in review, Part I
Just as the year before, 2021 was once again dominated by the constantly evolving situation surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic. There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months
Family fun
Pete Harms and his son, Luke, pictured tobogganing down the hill at Elma Township Public School on Jan. 2.
Perth County, Stratford may not agree on former archives building demolition
County council took steps to begin plans to renovate its building located at 5 Huron Street in Stratford to house its administrative offices. These steps led staff to bring forward a report declaring the former archives building at 24 St. Andrews Street surplus at the Dec. 16 meeting.
Ontario moving to ‘modified step two’ on Jan. 5
More public health measures are being introduced by the Ontario government in response to the "alarming" increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations fuelled by the Omicron variant.
North Perth Fire Department hosts successful drive-thru breakfasts
The North Perth Fire Department Drive-Thru Breakfast held in conjunction with the Listowel Agricultural Society raised $9393.08 in September, funds that were dispersed evenly between NPFD’s three stations in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton. Pictured, from left: Monkton District Chief Dennis McEwen, Lis
Province announces updates to COVID testing, isolation guidelines
The province has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing and isolation guidelines.
Nickel Forward program makes donation to Salvation Army
Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders accepts a $2,000 donation on Dec. 23 from Equipment Ontario – Listowel’s Service Manager Bryan Long raised through the employee driven Nickel Forward program where Equipment Ontario employees donate a small portion of their pay to create a fund t
North Perth man charged with stunt driving
A North Perth man has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop that took place in Whitechurch on Dec. 15.
