On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.
Pieces of the Past
Potato chips, popcorn and roasted nuts once located at 666 Ontario Street
During the 1950s in Stratford, a new employer opened up a plant, much to the excitement of locals looking for a job.
Listowel Banner turnbacks for June 5, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Annual Character Run brought out 240 participants and 70 volunteers. The…
Looking into the short-lived Dublin newspaper in Perth County
Did you know Perth County’s Dublin once had its own newspaper? Just over 100 years ago, residents could read the local news in The Dublin Standard.
Celebrating Victoria Day in Perth County
Perth County communities celebrated Victoria Day in May of 1897 with concerts and picnics, as was customary.
In and around local bakeries through Perth County’s history
Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…
Taking a look at the history of Wong’s Café
Did you know? 107 Ontario Street (currently the location of Fellini’s restaurant) in Stratford…
Seeking advice in ‘Cupid’s Corner’
In the 1930’s and 40’s,residents of Stratford and the surrounding area had few opportunities for posing questions anonymously.
A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County
The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page.
The Capitol Theatre: A Small Town’s Cinematic History
This week I will take you back to the somewhat humble beginnings of Listowel’s own Capitol Twin Cinema.
Recording the history of Perth County
In 1902, when William Johnston sat down to record the history of what is now Perth County, he noted that the “modern town” of Listowel then had a population of 2,661 people and property assessed at $830,850.
Clachan School in North Easthope destroyed by fire
S.S. #3 North Easthope, or as it was also known, the Clachan school, had a long history, with many children having graced the desks there.
Hiccups: A great annoyance that can turn deadly
Hiccups are normally just a small annoyance many people have had to suffer through temporarily over the course of their lives. But, what happens when these little diaphragm spasms turn deadly?
The ‘spring rush’ is on: gardening tips from 1925
As temperatures rise and the first signs of spring begin to show, many will start to prepare their gardens for the growing season. In 1925, the Listowel Horticultural Society supplied a few gardening tips to readers of the Listowel Banner and the Atwood Bee to help them “get ready for the season tha
Listowel Cyclones: Named for early hockey star, local team has storied history
The Listowel Cyclones have carved out a name for themselves in junior hockey circles, a name that originates with one of the games’ earliest superstars.
