To acknowledge Indigenous people here in our region and across Canada, out of respect for the survivors of the Indian Residential School System and the many generations since who have lived the intergenerational trauma caused by the system, but most of all to honour those children who didn’t make it
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Two local businesses close for first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today marks the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, as implemented through the royal assent of Bill C-5 on June 3.
Vaccination policy could be step towards in-person council meetings
With the adoption of a corporate vaccination policy on Sept. 27, North Perth moved one step closer to a return to in-person council meetings.
Expanded GO train service to benefit Perth County
Ontario is expanding GO train service to southwestern Ontario with weekday trips between London and Toronto. The service will include stops along the way in Stratford and St. Marys – a big win for local travellers, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Riverview Park holds grand opening in Listowel
The new Riverview Park Residence on Listowel’s Havelock Avenue has garnered plenty of community attention since its design plan was first launched, and on Sept. 25 the general public was able to get a firsthand look at the sprawling new seniors’ retirement living home.
Mary Atkinson discusses COVID-19 vaccine myths, medical exemptions
Huron-Perth physicians recently released a joint statement on vaccine exemptions and common myths circulating about COVID-19 vaccinations. On Sept. 27 Mary Atkinson, executive director at North Perth Family Health Team (NPFHT), discussed the vaccine exemptions and myths with the Listowel Banner.
Conners visits LGC
Following the completion of another successful PGA Tour season, Corey Conners dropped by the Listowel Golf Club earlier in September for a round and some fellowship amongst his biggest fan base. Included was Listowel’s Grayson Carter, the 2021 junior champion at LGC, a title that Conners also held y
Cyclones rout Bombers in regular season home opener
While Friday night’s score may not have accurately depicted how close the game actually was against the Stratford Warriors, the Listowel Cyclones still needed a big bounce-back game in their 2021-22 regular season home opener on Sept. 26 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. And they certainly got it.
Researcher discusses importance of rural Pride celebrations on LGBTQ2+ community
Research on the importance of Pride celebrations in rural communities based on responses from over 300 respondents in 95 rural communities across Ontario was recently conducted by AJ Adams, a social change advocate who works to enhance LGBTQ2+ efforts in small towns.
Ontario Works’ Alex Burgess discusses homelessness, affordable housing crisis
Homelessness and affordable housing were hot-button topics during the recent federal election and they continue to be issues that municipal politicians have to grapple with.
Comfort with Christ in the boat
As those who live near the Great Lakes, we know how quickly storms can arise, turning the once brilliant sky into a dark, stormy horizon. The Sea of Galilee is the same way, and it made even the most experienced of fisherman fearful for their lives.
Trowbridge residents take part in Terry Fox Run
The residents of Trowbridge participated in the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 19, raising over $800. This was the second annual event in Trowbridge.
Mirror, mirror on the wall…
Mirrors made of polished stone, dating back to 6000 BC, have been found in Anatolia or modern-day Turkey.
Before Chernobyl, there was the Mayak nuclear disaster
Ask 10 adults if they’ve ever heard of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 and I’d be confident saying you’d get at least nine that have. I’d even wager on a perfect 10 out of 10 depending on the demographic petitioned.
Watson’s purchases Kurtzville’s Lincoln Smith Lumber
Lincoln Smith and Sons Lumber Ltd. has been a family-owned business since 1974. And with its impending sale as long-time owners Daryl and Wayne Smith look to their retirement days, it’s perhaps only appropriate that another prominent, locally-owned family business take up its mantle.
