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News

HOPE Links North Perth on track for launch this winter

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

While time frames and details are still coming together, the HOPE Links North Perth initiative remains on track for launch this winter.

LDSS grad named recipient of Jack Riddell Scholarship

Submitted November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

A Listowel native is this year’s recipient of the Jack Riddell Scholarship.

Riders will have to wait longer for PC Connect app

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council was advised at its Nov. 18 meeting that there will be a delay in the launch of the PC Connect app.

Do you wanna build a snowman?

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

The Martens clan – Esther, Daniel, Martha, Rebecca and Aaron – took advantage of a November snowfall last Friday to build a snowman out front of their Inkerman Street East home in Listowel.

EcDev Committee discusses status of ag science centre

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

An update on the status of the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre was requested by Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen during the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on Nov. 17.

Kempston and Werth donate $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The staff complement of Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. presented Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel and District Executive Director Mallory Fennell with a contribution of $1,000 on Nov. 17, funds that will be allocated to the local organization’s upcoming Christmas party.

$30K awarded in façade improvement grants

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch updated the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Nov. 17 about the progress of the Façade Improvement Program which was launched this year.

Monkton Lions, Kinsmen hosting reverse Santa Claus parade on Dec. 4

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

Once again this year, the Monkton Lions and local Kinsmen will be hosting a reverse Santa Claus Parade.

‘I just have to figure out where I’m going to go from here’

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Every year when most are still preoccupied with getting ready for Halloween, Paulette Gravestock is already thinking well beyond fall to the next season. Thinking big – or rather, small. But also big.

When are people going to learn that money cannot be eaten?

Cory Bilyea November 24, 2021Columns

What will it take for humankind to understand that the destruction they are causing to our Mother Earth will kill us all?

Them Donnellys: ‘A diamond in the rough’

Cindy J. Sinko November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

There have been many books, news stories and plays written about the Donnelly family of Biddulph Township over the years. Discord seemed to follow them and on the fateful night of Feb. 4, 1880, they met their demise.

Whatever happens, happens

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Columns

Two years ago, my son was in love with skating.

Cartoon: Nov. 25, 2021 – Listowel Banner

Submitted November 24, 2021Cartoons

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Elma Township Public School receives $25K donation for playground replacement project

Mike Wilson November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NEWRY – It’s been a tough go for the kids are Elma Township Public School over the past couple…

MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

Tentative agreement reached for school bus contract negotiations

BRUCE COUNTY – Families across Grey-Bruce, weeks before school was set to start, have been told a contract has been reached regarding bus services for students.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue

WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County Plowmans Association – Queen of the Furrow competition

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Family health team offers cooking class with mindful eating, healthful foods

WINGHAM – Those participating in the Aug. 19 cooking class at the North Huron Wescast Community…

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Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

By Pauline Kerr

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

By Heather MacEwen

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription -…

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