Perth-Wellington incumbent MP, John Nater, took time out of his re-election campaign schedule on Aug. 16, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
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Perth-Wellington riding candidate Kevin Kruchkywich, New Democrats
Perth-Wellington New Democrat Party (NDP) candidate, Kevin Kruchkywich, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 19, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Perth-Wellington riding candidate Brendan Knight, Liberal Party
Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate, Brendan Knight, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 17, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Perth-Wellington riding candidate Wayne Baker, People’s Party of Canada
Perth-Wellington People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate, Wayne Baker, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 19 to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Local youth volunteer time for community projects
While the pandemic may have limited the range of their volunteer efforts this year, a group of area youth were instead able to focus their attention and time to assist a number of local organizations in need of assistance with some projects on the go.
Music in the park
Local residents filled the Listowel Memorial Park Amphitheatre on Aug. 10 to hear renowned home-grown talent Sarah Pratt-Parsamian fill the evening air with classical music on her violin. The event was hosted by the Listowel BIA, and raised approximately $1,000 for the local food bank.
Having a naloxone kit on hand could save your loved one’s life
On International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31), it’s critical for every Canadian to understand that an opioid overdose can happen to anyone – to you or someone you love.
1860: Canada’s first Royal Tour makes stops in Perth County
The first Royal Tour of Canada and the United States took place in the summer and fall of 1860. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, visited Perth County as part of his tour of Canada. He was born at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 9, 1841, and hadn’t yet turned 19 when he was sent on a
Viewing ‘agents of change’ as knowledgeable and valuable
I was thinking today about the first time I showed someone, whom I met in the Village, that their life experiences were looked upon as a valuable asset for employment. I remember feeling so profoundly moved by how this person felt that their journey with addiction and homelessness translated into a
Salvation Army Harvest of Hope utilized as educational resource to encourage gardening
The Salvation Army’s new Harvest of Hope garden is not a community garden, instead, it is meant to be an educational resource for the community. According to Carolyn Saunders, food bank coordinator, it’s a place where people who have had lots of gardening experience or absolutely none can share or l
Council requests report on possible return to in-person council meetings
When the opportunity arose at the Aug. 23 council meeting for councillors to request staff reports, Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen took the opportunity to ask what the next steps would be for moving back to in-person meetings.
Listowel triathletes complete second fundraiser in support of YFC, raise approximately $12K
Completing the task itself was a tall enough order. The extreme heat and humidity that settled in over the area last week didn’t make things any easier on Matt Reesor and Mike Morrison.
United Way hopes to add rental housing to North Perth community hub project
It’s a project that there has been a lot of talk about for the past few years and on Aug. 19, Ryan Erb, executive director of the United Way Perth Huron, said there is good news and progress as far as the development of the North Perth Community Hub is concerned.
Howick Mutual Insurance donates to Belmore Community Centre
Howick Mutual Insurance recently presented the Belmore Community Centre with a $5000 donation to go toward arena renovations. Pictured are, from left: Tammy Hickling, vice-president of operations at Howick Mututal; Steve Wright, director at Howick Mututal; Kyra Wright, treasurer of the Belmore Chamb
