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United Way breaks fundraising record, celebrates spirit of community
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) had a reason to celebrate recently – after a successful campaign raising $2,292,557, it was time to honour the spirit of community at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel.
North Perth council hears delegation regarding flag policy
On April 3, North Perth council heard a delegation from a Listowel resident concerned about the municipality’s flag policy.
Vehicle crashes into Tim Hortons in Listowel
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the side of the Wallace Avenue North Tim Hortons location in Listowel early Wednesday afternoon, March 29. Perth County EMS, Ontario Provincial Police and the North Perth Fire Department responded to the incident. The Banner reached out to the Pe
Rothwell motion gaining traction across Ontario
At its April 3 meeting, North Perth council had a very full consent agenda, packed with 32 items. Council even noted this particular feat.
Driver charged for March 20 collision
One person has been charged after colliding with the rear of another vehicle.
Spring has risen
Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth, a season of great beauty and hope. For Christians, it is a time of spiritual rejuvenation and a time to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated on Easter Sunday. The beauty of spring is a reminder of the beauty of God’s creation and o
Nominations sought for LDSS Lightning Tech Hall of Fame
The Listowel District Secondary School tech department is putting out the call for nominations for potential inductees to be forever immortalized through its most prestigious honour.
Many discoveries to be had down the archival rabbit hole
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel of course!
Percon Developments break ground on industrial subdivision in Milverton
Percon Developments Inc. has officially broken ground at the site of its new industrial subdivision in Perth East.
June reunion coming together for Elma TPS Class of 1977
What started out as simply a dinner with old friends has quickly snowballed into a full-blown reunion for the Elma Township Public School Class of 1977.
Air Cadets host spaghetti dinner
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 769 Centennaires held their spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser on April 1 at Parkview Gardens in Listowel.
Sunshine List for 2022 released
This year’s Sunshine List, released at the end of March, saw some familiar and local names on the list. Ontario annually publishes a list of public sector employees who earn more than $100,000. The Sunshine List website then takes this data, as they are released in inaccessible formats on the govern
Huron-Perth Ag Science Centre hosts first ever annual general meeting, March 29
The Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre (HPASC) held their first annual general meeting on March 29 at 7 p.m. The virtual meeting was open for anyone to attend, provided they pre-register for the meeting link.
Karli June receives three CMAOntario nominations
Last week, it was announced that Listowel’s country singing sweetheart, Karli June, has been nominated for three Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) awards. She has been recognized in three separate categories; Rising Star, Songwriter of the Year (for her song ‘Makes You Pretty’) and A
