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St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field day

Dan McNee June 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its track and field day on June 8, with plenty of emerging athletic prowess on display across a number of events.

LDSS girls Lightning finalists at Huron-Perth tourney

Dan McNee June 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) girls’ slo-pitch team went the distance in the Huron-Perth championship slo-pitch tournament on June 8 in Goderich, but came up just short in their bid for the title.

Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas awarded Meritorious Service Medal

Paige Peacock June 15, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner

Alex Mustakas, founding and current artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division).

North Perth sees renewed surge in May real estate listings

Mike Wilson June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After months of few real estate listings in North Perth, May brought a surge of new listings to the market.

LDSS hosting science fair, June 16

Bea Todd June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

On Thursday, June 16, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) is hosting a Grade 10 science fair to showcase students’ abilities. The event is set to take place from 11:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

LDSS co-op program continues to impact students, employers and the local business community

Bea Todd June 15, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Listowel is a tight-knit, supportive community, shown through the backing for the Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) co-operative education course.

North Perth Council Briefs: New municipal position added, Horton Drain to be investigated

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At North Perth’s June 13 council meeting, council voted to approve a new position for the municipality and investigate the Horton Municipal drain.

Starbucks, Taco Bell coming to west-end Listowel plaza

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 15, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council voted to approve a zoning amendment for two new fast-food chains at its meeting on June 13, allowing Starbucks, Taco Bell, and a commercial plaza to be built next to the Listowel Canadian Tire location.

Fifty Archives Treasures: Milverton’s Dr. Percival Lawrence Tye (1884-1969)

Cindy J. Sinko June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This is week 22 of the continuing series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is a painting of Dr. Percival Lawrence Tye of Milverton, painted by Perth County artist Bruce Stapleton.

Wildlife in the Middle Maitland

Dan McNee June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

The Middle Maitland River is typically teeming with life this time of year, with Canada geese and frogs amongst the regular creatures you’ll likely spot walking through Listowel Memorial Park.

Cartoon: June 16, 2022 – Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times

Submitted June 15, 2022Cartoons

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Turnbacks

Bea Todd June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Ten Years Ago 2012 – The seventh annual Relay For Life event took place in North Perth,…

IN PHOTOS: Relay for Life 2022 – Stratford

Tyler Schaefer June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Relay For Life ran in Stratford on Saturday, June 11.

Eastdale Fun Night set for Friday, June 17

Midwestern Newspapers June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Listowel Eastdale Public School will mark the return of its Fun Night fundraiser this Friday, June 17.

Conners finishes sixth at Canadian Open

Midwestern Newspapers June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel’s Corey Conners marked his best finish to date at the RBC Canadian Open at the St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto this past Sunday, finishing sixth at the PGA Tour event.

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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