Vesna Stojcic learned some valuable life lessons growing up in her native Croatia. One of the principle things she was taught was to help others, regardless if they are friend or stranger.
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Motion passed to consider relief for all municipal ice sports, Sept. 13
A delegation from Listowel Minor Hockey approached council to ask for some relief for its financial woes on Sept. 13.
Perth-Wellington candidates discuss pandemic recovery, housing, long-term care, preserving farmland
Local candidates had two all-candidates meetings in Perth County – Stratford on Sept. 7 and Listowel on Sept. 9 – to let residents know how they plan to represent the riding if they are elected on Sept. 20.
Knollcrest Lodge outbreak claims lives of four residents
COVID-19 has been attributed to the deaths of four residents of Milverton’s Knollcrest Lodge long-term care home, according to Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Miriam Klassen.
Language, culture stolen by residential schools now part of reconciliation process
The United Nations (UN) named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the need to preserve, revitalize and promote the use of the world’s estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages - 2,680 of which are considered to be in danger.
North Perth implementing proof of vaccination for all municipal rec facilities, meeting spaces
The Municipality of North Perth announced on Thursday that it will require proof of vaccination for all patrons of municipally-operated recreation facilities and meeting places in compliance with the Government of Ontario’s forthcoming mandate that comes into effect on Sept. 22, 2021.
United Way Perth-Huron re-launches Youth in Action Grants initiative
After a year away, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is re-launching its Youth in Action Grants initiative for 14–25 year olds who have ideas to address youth issues in Perth and/or Huron County.
100.1 FM The Ranch celebrates first anniversary
The Ranch 100.1 FM marked one year in the community by hosting an anniversary celebration on Sept.…
Regional unemployment increases slightly in August
PERTH COUNTY – The region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario. The Four County…
Cyclones continue preseason play with weekend split
Two days removed from seeing a third-period lead squandered and an overtime loss against the Strathroy Rockets, the Listowel Cyclones flipped the script with a comeback victory of their own on Sunday in Elmira.
Velma Sothern compiles ‘Banner Recipes’ cookbook to fundraise for Howick Fair
“Crumbs of Comfort” is the second cookbook Velma Sothern has compiled. It’s a collection of recipes that appeared in the Listowel Banner in the 1930s and it’s a fundraiser for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.
Village volunteer assembles care kits for local clients
Having volunteered at It Takes A Village during high school and again later during the pandemic, Hiruthika Ravi saw firsthand how some local people were struggling and decided to take things a step further.
Listowel Terry Fox Run to be conducted virtually
For the second straight year, the Listowel Terry Fox Run will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multicultural Association encourages region to help Afghan refugees displaced by return of Taliban rule
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) held a press conference on Sept. 6 to raise awareness of refugee sponsorship in light of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.
North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in
A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.
