The Municipality of North Perth is seeking its 2021 Citizen of the Year, as well as nominations for the Celebrate North Perth Inspiration Award.
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Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosts first seasonal tapping ceremony, Feb. 25
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
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
Listowel Banner welcomes new co-op student
Hello, my name is Bea Todd and I am 16 years old, in the 11th grade and attend Listowel District Secondary School. This year, I am doing a two-credit co-operative education program here at the Listowel Banner.
‘This is Home’ continues homelessness awareness effort with second campaign
The only way to truly understand the challenges, desperation and personal peril someone faces living outdoors during the long Canadian winter is to spend some time in their shoes.
North Perth marks second Coldest Night of the Year event
The sub-zero temperature and frigid winter winds truly punctuated why over 100 participants gathered together in Listowel on Feb. 26 to support a growing concern in North Perth.
Suspicious person call in Teeswater results in arrest of two North Huron residents
Two North Huron residents are facing multiple charges following an early morning incident in Teeswater earlier this week.
Huron-Kinloss looks at budget increase of three per cent or less
Council began its Feb. 18 budget meeting looking at a budget increase of 2.56 per cent, meaning the “average” residential property would have an increase of $39.99 on the annual municipal portion of the tax bill.
North Huron moves forward on economic development officer position
Despite resistance from some councillors, the township is moving ahead with developing a new position, a narrow vote deciding the outcome.
South Bruce approves 2022 budget
On Feb. 22, council approved a total tax rate, including county and education levies, of four per cent.
Belmore Family Fun Day a roaring success
The Belmore Community Centre (BCC) hosted “Family Fun Day” on Feb. 26, with an outdoor skating rink, campfires, treats, and, best of all, children’s smiling faces.
Youth Curling in Wingham to continue through end of April
Youth Curling is a fun way to get exercise, skill-building experience, and to make new friends for 20 young curlers each week at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. Assistance and instruction is offered by a dedicated group of eight adult volunteer curlers. The curlers were excited to learn last week
Council agrees to continue Burger Box lease in Mildmay
The Burger Box has been located in the Mildmay Rotary Park for 10 years, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere.
Q&A with CANNABIS XPRESS owner Chris Jones
After three months of preparation, on Feb. 17 CANNABIS XPRESS opened of its newest stores in Wingham. The Wingham Advance Times interviewed owner Chris Jones about his career in the cannabis industry and the process of opening the store in Wingham.
