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Driver charged for speeding in school zone

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Kitchener driver after they were speeding more than 55km/h over the limit in a posted school zone in the Municipality of North Perth.

Two charged with obstructing peace officer following Feb. 15 incident

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Two people were charged with obstructing a peace officer after a minor collision in North Perth.

March Break Broadway Boot Camps running in person

Submitted March 3, 2022Arts & Entertainment

Calling all theatre fans ages nine to 18! Have fun and meet new friends during five days of performing arts training at Drayton Entertainment’s popular March Break Broadway Boot Camps, which will be held in-person at the brand-new Youth Academy.

Petrolia eliminates Milverton from Senior ‘A’ postseason

Dan McNee March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Milverton Four Wheel Drives were in tough against the top seed of the WOAA Senior ‘A’ championship bracket, with the Petrolia Squires advancing to the league final following a series sweep last weekend.

Central Perth U11 LL hosts Goderich

Dan McNee March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Central Perth U11 LL Predators were in action against Goderich on Feb. 24 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton on Feb. 24. Goderich prevailed in a 6-0 shutout victory.

Cyclones’ winning streak snapped at four games

Dan McNee March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Arriving in Brantford on Saturday night riding a four-game winning streak, the Listowel Junior Cyclones were unable to take advantage of the last-place Bandits, falling 4-1.

Council discusses Perth County Federation of Agriculture letter

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Council briefly discussed a letter from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA), addressed to Perth County council, regarding county budget.

HPPH provides update on Omicron wave, local vaccination opportunities

Submitted March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The COVID-19 Omicron wave continues to move through Huron-Perth, along with the rest of Ontario. The number of new infections, percent positivity of tests, hospitalizations, and outbreaks are declining.

North Perth to award discount to arena advertisers

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council has once again approved a discount for those who advertised in North Perth’s arenas.

Council denies North Huron’s request for rec facilities funds

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

North Perth council was unanimous in its decision regarding a request from the Township of North Huron for funding to assist with recreation facilities costs.

Avon Maitland board awards contract for new playground equipment at Elma school

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Students at Elma Township Public School are one step closer to enjoying new playground equipment on the school grounds.

AMDSB ending short-term remote learning option at March Break 2022

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is ending its short-term remote learning option later this month.

Nominations open for 2021 Norm Stirling Citizen of the Year Award

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth is seeking its 2021 Citizen of the Year, as well as nominations for the Celebrate North Perth Inspiration Award.

Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosts first seasonal tapping ceremony, Feb. 25

Submitted March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Waterloo-Wellington Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) held the First Tapping Ceremony of the 2022 season at Hoover’s Maple Syrup, just south of Listowel on Feb. 25.

Fifty Archives Treasures: Vera McNichol, renowned clairvoyant and Mystic of Millbank

Cindy J. Sinko March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This is the seventh week of a continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week we feature the Vera McNichol fonds; Vera was a well-known clairvoyant based in Millbank. A clairvoyant is a person who has an ability to perceive even

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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Editorial

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.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

Columnists

Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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