At their Oct. 7 meeting, North Perth Council heard a recommendation from the North Perth Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee to not install a new community flagpole in a separate location, and to continue flying community flags at the municipal office on Wallace Ave.
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CKNX Radiothon set to support local hospitals
On Saturday, Oct. 19, the 23rd Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will be broadcasting in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations, including the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Trusting in his provision
Well, it’s here - the crisp air of autumn is now beginning to settle in. In Fall, we are invited into a season of reflection, wonder, and gratitude.
Coun. Robert Wilhelm to fill Jim Aitcheson’s seat during leave
A new member of the council of the Municipality of Perth South has taken a seat at Perth County council.
Kitchen skills program for seniors expands with funding from RTOERO
A pilot program from the Local Community Food Centre will help seniors to learn new recipes and foster social connections, thanks to a $4,000 donation from District 9 Huron-Perth of RTOERO.
Perth County OPP and local school board partner to present community information session on human trafficking
On October 29, the Perth County OPP and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be hosting an information session about human trafficking.
CTV parts ways with staff after debacle over spliced video clip
I try to bite my tongue a lot of the time when it comes down to things like this, but two weeks ago CTV National News really let me down as a reporter.
Courthouse addition nearing completion
The addition to the Perth County courthouse, named Connecting Link, is nearing completion with an anticipated occupancy date in November.
Listowel’s CIBC Run For The Cure participants and volunteers gather at Memorial Park
The run took place last Saturday, raising awareness for breast cancer.
Police appeal to public for DNA for 57-year-old missing persons case
The OPP is seeking any remaining biological family members of Neil Wormsbecker and Hank Englebertus Halff to come forward and provide a DNA sample to compare against all samples of found human remains in the DNA database.
County stewardship program returns for second year
The Perth County Stewardship Program is back for a second year to support tree-planting projects and forest management plans across the region.
Listowel Banner – Turnbacks, October 9, 2024
Turnbacks from this week in Listowel Banner history.
Two North Perth residents receive Coronation Medals
At a ceremony at Listowel’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259, twenty area citizens received King Charles III Coronation Medals.
Pastor Ralph Dwarika retires after 38 years of service
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Listowel and Wallace Township pastor retires.
Invitation to ‘42 ‘At Home’ party recent Archives’ acquisition
A recent donation to Stratford-Perth Archives from the Gordon family included this invitation from August 1942.
