On October 29, the Perth County OPP and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be hosting an information session about human trafficking.
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National Newspaper week is about supporting local journalism
According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’ trust is news is even lower at 32 per cent.
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.
