Through various forms of networking, my email address has gotten out there, and somehow I have ended up on more mailing lists than I can count. It’s not always a bad thing, especially when an email can inspire a column.
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Perth County increases meal reimbursement to $85 per day
PERTH COUNTY - Perth County councillors might have been mistaken for a group of epicures with a refined taste in food, as they unanimously voted to increase the meal reimbursement policy to $85 per day.
RWTO annual Christmas Auction raises $1,067 for local food banks
The Palmerston and District Branch of Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) held a Christmas Social and program on Dec. 6. at the James Street United Church in Palmerton, with 47 members in attendance.
North Perth approves 2025 budget
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council approved a 6.29 per cent tax rate increase at its Jan. 6 meeting.
Perth County residents lose thousands of dollars in multiple scams
Two similar incidents just before Christmas have resulted in a loss of $5,000 for one victim, and $5,500 for another, states a report from Perth County OPP.
AMDSB introduce EQAO, Math plans to improve grades
HURON-PERTH - New plans presented by school board staff aim to improve the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) and Math grades at Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools.
All I want for Christmas is …
The more things change, the more they stay the same. The best Christmas gifts are the same as they always have been.
It takes a village
The longer I am on this planet, the more the age old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” resonates with me.
Howick Council to keep April ice at Howick Community Centre, searching out grant opportunities for hiring summer students
Council here recently received two reports from Recreation Facilities Supervisor Brady Ropp regarding the Howick Community Centre.
December welcomes Maple Syrup Day
Did you know? Canada’s National Maple Syrup Day is in December.
Looking back on 2024: The Listowel Banner’s Year in Review
PERTH COUNTY - The Listowel Banner would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2025 as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2024.
As economic pessimism declines, two-in-five say they are ‘worse off’ than last year
CANADA - As the federal government prepares to update Canadians on its financial books heading into the new year, Canadians begin to shop amidst a GST holiday. Despite signs the financial burdens on Canadian households from previous years of inflation have eased, they are not fully abated.
Atwood United Church family donate to Elma Township Public School breakfast program
NORTH PERTH - Thanks to the generosity of the Atwood United Church family through their Loose Change Blessings offering, a donation of $500 was made to the Elma Township Public School breakfast program.
Eastdale Kindergarten crew stage lively Christmas Concert
LISTOWEL - Eastdale Public School Kindergarten students put on a holiday show for friends and family on Dec. 17.
Local, provincial food bank numbers at all time high
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - The number of those reliant on food bank services has never been greater across the province and locally.
