On July 14, as the parade celebrating the Listowel Fair’s opening night concluded, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae congratulated members of the Listowel Agricultural Society (LAS) on the work done since receiving a $22,600 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
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BTE sells transport division of Listowel business
Local injection molding manufacturer BTE has sold its transport division to a Mississauga-based company as of May 1, company officials confirmed for the Banner recently.
Work at Atwood Cenotaph underway
Work at the Atwood Cenotaph commenced last week, with plans to create an accessible entrance while improving landscaping to the prominent local monument. The project has been in the works for several years under the direction of the Atwood Cenotaph Refurbishment Group.
Vehicle stolen from local dealership
On July 7, members of the Perth County OPP were dispatched to a business on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth for the report of a stolen vehicle.
HPPH continues to stress caution amidst seventh wave of COVID
The seventh wave of COVID-19 continues in Huron-Perth. Sadly, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting five more deaths due to COVID-19, as well as three hospitalizations and six outbreaks in highest-risk settings.
Local leaders comment on emergency department closures
North Huron Reeve Bernie Bailey is concerned the recent temporary closure of the emergency departments (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital and Listowel Memorial Hospital will not be the last one.
Listowel BIA presents Sarah Pratt park concert for second straight year
For the second year in a row, the Listowel BIA (Discover Listowel) presented a concert in Memorial Park featuring home-grown violinist, Sarah Pratt.
Nater calls for resignation of Hockey Canada CEO in wake of more sexual assault allegations
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater has called for the resignation of Hockey Canada’s CEO and a shakeup of the organization’s leadership in the wake of historic sexual assault allegations involving top Canadian junior hockey teams.
Emerg closures announced for Wingham, Listowel hospitals this weekend
The emergency departments at both the Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed for a portion of the weekend.
North Perth Chamber to publish keepsake calendar for 2023 year
What began as a way to remember the ‘Sign Wars’ of Listowel has morphed into the creation of community keepsake calendars, with the next project being focused on Hometown Heroes.
Technology/Skills Learning hub rebrands as Set7
The Technology and Skills Learning hub has a new, shorter name.
North Perth council gives support to pair of upcoming local events
Council has given the green light to two events to proceed after both requested use of local roadways later this year.
Show n’ Shine brings in $4K for North Perth Community Hospice
After three years on the sidelines due to the pandemic, the Listowel Comancheros Club’s annual Show n’ Shine never missed a beat in its triumphant return for the 40th edition of the event on July 10.
Two more aces at Listowel Golf Club
The aces continue to drop at the Listowel Golf Club this summer, with two more local golfers potting hole-in-ones in mid-July. (Above) Sid Witteveen was first on July 15, sinking his tee shot over the notorious pond on Millennium No. 5 using a pitching wedge. (Below) LGC Director of Operations Brend
Big third not enough as Cubs best Legionnaires
The Listowel Legionnaires will be looking to end their 2022 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League campaign on a high note when they host the Woodstock Nationals this Friday, July 29 at John Bell South.
