A 32-year-old driver is accused of taking off after crashing into a pair of vehicles in North Perth Perth OPP were called after the vehicle struck the other two in the town of Gowanstown on Friday One of the drivers suffered non-life threatening injuries officers arrested a 32-year-old Dundalk man in relation to the collision He is charged with dangerous driving and failure to stop after a collision The man is scheduled to appear in Stratford court on June 6 Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce proudly launched their 2025 giving season by presenting their largest donation to date — an impressive $33,200 — to Victim Services Bruce Grey The township is encouraging residents to join the "no mow May" movement which leaves dandelions and clover for pollinators to feast on while other food sources are low Over $300,000 is being shared among five different festivals 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These potential exposures happened on Thursday, March 20, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone present at these locations during these timeframes, were born in 1970 or after and are not up to date with their measles vaccinations are urged to call call public health at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3299, agency officials said in a release. This also includes anyone who was at these locations, given that measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours.   Last month, the Huron-Perth region was designated as an “area of concern” following a Huron Perth public health announcement of six local lab-confirmed cases. This designation came as Ontario was dealing with a number of measles outbreaks, including one in nearby Oxford County. On Friday, Ontario officials reported 89 new measles cases over the previous week, bringing the province’s case count to 661 since an outbreak began in the fall. 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We only send emails when there's something you need to know about The region’s public health unit reported two more measles exposures in recent days We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAnyone who was in the Stratford General Hospital emergency department waiting room on Saturday and anyone who was in the Listowel Memorial Hospital emergency department waiting room on Wednesday is being asked to monitor for measles signs and symptoms for 21 days after exposure Those who were present during the times of exposure anyone born in or after 1970 and has not received two doses of measles-containing vaccines and those who are at a high risk of severe measles – compromised immunity or parents of children less than 12 months old – are also being asked to call Huron Perth public health at 1-888-221-2122 This includes those who were present at the locations only briefly as measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours The health unit completes case management and contact tracing for confirmed cases of measles and notifies the public of possible community exposure if it can’t reach everyone who was exposed during a contract tracing investigation It is airborne and can remain in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours The virus can spread to other people when someone with measles coughs Measles can result in complications such as diarrhea measles can cause brain inflammation and death Measles symptoms begin seven to 21 days after exposure to the virus and include: Someone who has measles can be contagious from four days before the rash starts until four days after the rash starts Most people fully recover from measles within two to three weeks but sometimes measles can cause complications A pre-COVID vision of creating a children’s museum in Listowel has been transformed into dreams of one day opening “a state-of-the-art facility that brings agriculture and food production to life for visitors of all ages.” that team of volunteers – now supported by a part-time administrative assistant courtesy of the Municipality of North Perth – officially announced a new name and location for the planned attraction Why it matters: Fewer people are connected to farms in rural and urban areas, so a location which educates people especially young people could help understanding of farming and other green initiatives are now significant contributors to the consolidation of farmland and displacement of farmers around the globe according to a report from agriculture and environmental think-tank International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES) “It will be the first of its kind in Canada,” said Atwood-area dairy farmer and Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre chair Steve Dolson in a recent interview with Farmtario The centre’s planned home is 10 acres of municipally-owned land on the northwest corner of Listowel A former chair of the Gay Lea Foods co-operative’s board of directors Dolson cited Fair Oaks Farm in Indiana and the Food+Farm Exploration Center in Wisconsin as examples that the Discovery Centre board – newly renamed from its original title the Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre – looked to for inspiration Dolson’s vision is that the centre serves not only as a tourist attraction but also as an inspiration to the region’s youth to consider career opportunities in agriculture and food processing within their own communities “We’re kind of referring to this as our ‘coming out of the closet’,” Dolson joked after recounting the organization’s beginnings prior to the COVID-19 pandemic when a children’s museum was the focus An early consultant’s report suggested that idea might not fly due to numerous other museums with children-friendly features in the region The consultant said that an ag-focussed learning centre/attraction might be a better option Dolson responded to a local advertisement in late 2021 seeking volunteers with agricultural backgrounds to join the original board; several other farmers responded at the same time and the organization transformed itself to pursue the consultant’s suggested farm-focussed alternative Moving into the chair’s position with his Gay Lea governance experience Dolson helped restructure the organization to fit the new goal and a heightened expectation about how much time A second consultant – one who worked previously with both the Science North facility in Sudbury and the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto – was hired thanks to financial support from the Elora-based Grand River Agricultural Society and Listowel-based Trillium Mutual Insurance Company The new consultant met with many of the region’s municipal business and agriculture-sector leaders and reported back to Dolson and the board in March 2024 that they were right: a facility like they envisioned would be a first-of-its-kind in Canada could be very successful if planned and operated effectively and could become an integral part of a Perth County tourism infrastructure that begins with the famed Stratford Festival and fans out into the surrounding communities offering their own unique charms and attractions But that same consultant looked at the original proposal for a 20,000-square-foot facility and advised that the dream would most likely succeed if it was nearly twice that size “Some people would have put their tails between their legs and run the other way when they heard that,” Dolson commented He suggested many farmers know all about making dollars stretch by taking things in phases And that’s what the Discovery Centre’s board resolved to do I think we identified that we were doing something much bigger than Huron-Perth.” And they were doing something for more than just themselves but also for the next generation of young people growing up in the region the reality is that there are several steps to take before the organization can even approach community and corporate donors to ask for money specifically earmarked for building the facility This includes enhanced concept drawings to reflect the larger scale building a business plan and establishing a consistent marketing strategy “It’s a real challenge to raise funds (for these pre-construction activities) before you even get to the capital fundraising campaign,” Dolson said But he’s confident the organization is up to that challenge “We’re so excited that we are located in the centre of where so much of the agriculture and food production is happening in Ontario.” He encouraged residents and business leaders in the region to watch for news of next steps for the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre “As we move forward with planning and fundraising we invite you to join us in creating this world-class centre.” Newsletter Sign Up - Receive daily Ontario farm and production news You’ll also receive industry insight on why it matters delivered right to your inbox Stew Slater operates a small dairy farm on 150 acres near St and has been writing about rural and agricultural issues since 1999 May contract talks alarm sugar beet growers Bunge’s merger with Viterra stalled by US-China trade tensions Industry believes green pea supplies are over-reported Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | © 2025 "(Required)" indicates required fields Perth-Wellington MPP candidates’ platforms on agriculture will be shared at an all candidates meeting in Listowel on Friday (Feb The Perth County Federation of Agriculture along with the Listowel Agricultural Society are hosting the debate to give voters a chance to learn more about candidates’ platforms on agricultural focused issues important to the farming community and ag sector at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Tremaine Avenue You can also watch it live on Youtube 1985 that Ray and Brenda Heeres purchased The Listowel Florist from Ed VanGeest the shop was mainly a florist but over the years the Heeres added many lines of giftware they started collecting antique and vintage items to… HARRISTON – A murder mystery is at the heart of a period comedy set to hit the boards at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre in May the latest offering from the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild features four Listowel residents among the cast of nine Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Chris Williams We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Chris here Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Barbara Martin We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Barbara here Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Anyone who was at this location during these timeframes needs to monitor for measles signs and symptoms for 21 days after exposure Please call public health at 1-888-221-2133 ext if you/your family member were present at this location during these timeframes AND: This includes those who were present at the location only briefly as measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours HPPH completes case management and contact tracing for confirmed cases of measles If during a contact tracing investigation we cannot reach everyone who was exposed we notify the public of a possible community exposure Visit www.hpph.ca/measles to view measles information a schedule and eligibility for HPPH vaccination clinics and all known recent measles exposure locations and timelines In addition, individuals can use the HPPH Measles Exposure Self-Assessment tool at https://bit.ly/ExposureAssessment to understand if they are at risk from a measles exposure Measles symptoms begin seven to 21 days after exposure to the virus and include: If you or a family member was exposed and now have developed measles symptoms: London WatchCaught on camera: SUV nearly hits kids outside ListowelThe near-miss happened Wednesday morning around 8:40 a.m. on Perth Line 86 between Listowel and Wallenstein, near the village of Macton. Ground broke recently on a new housing project in Listowel aiming to bring hundreds of affordable and attainable units to the area The Listowel Gardens project officially broke ground on April 24 as members of council and staff in North Perth were on-hand for the ceremony Interim Manager of Strategic Initiatives with North Perth says the project will be bringing a mix of affordable and attainable housing to the area "It's a mixed use development that's going in at the corner of Twamley Street and Mitchell Road South (Highway 23) right across from the Zehrs Plaza So there'll be two residential apartment buildings as well as a kind of central amenities area for residents and members of the public," Cline said excitedly with the first phase to be completed by next year Listowel Gardens will feature 178 one and two-bedroom suites and Cline notes that the developers have committed to making the project cost friendly for potential new residents "The developers committed to providing a significant portion of the units to be affordable or attainable so that will be 74 percent of the new apartment units will meet the criteria to be designated as affordable or attainable Which is really exciting and really needed for our community," added Cline Cline notes that the project is the first to utilize the municipality’s Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan That plan aims to "minimize financial barriers to the creation of affordable and attainable housing," according to a media release from North Perth With housing a constant topic of debate across the country Cline says this project and others like it will be critical for continued growth in the community and the local business sector we need people to work in many of the industries in North Perth and one of the barriers to employment is finding housing and we think this project will be a big step in helping to address that," Cline concluded Objectives of the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan include "reducing the number of vacant or under-utilized buildings increasing the inventory of attainable housing and encouraging a range of affordable units from deeply affordable to close-to-market the CIP reduces financial barriers for developers while promoting long-term community benefits," the media release from North Perth stated "This project marks a milestone in the Municipality of North Perth’s journey to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time – housing We are not immune to the nationwide housing pressures that communities across Canada are grappling with Housing availability and affordability have been stretched thin especially for the working people who form the backbone of our agricultural and commercial sectors," said North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg To learn more about the Community Improvement Plan and how it aims to support local development, visit the Municipality of North Perth’s website at www.northperth.ca Provide comfort for the family by sending 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measles illness April 17, 2025 @ 9:02 amListowel Banner, Local News, Police a transport truck heading northbound on Highway 23 just south of Listowel left the road and landed on its side in the ditch Cleanup efforts continued into the evening of April 10 with several crew members clearing debris while a crane pulled the trailer out of… April 17, 2025 @ 7:00 amListowel Banner, Local News, Sports MITCHELL – North Perth girls league basketball wrapped up their season in Mitchell over the weekend with Listowel Celtics claiming second place The team chalked up a remarkable six wins in their first year of play The girls beat out many competitors in round elimination play A theft and foot pursuit in Listowel has resulted in the arrest of three East York residents Perth OPP observed two males exit a local business in the north Perth community with unpaid merchandise on March 9 They attempted to flee in a red pickup truck Police initiated a traffic stop and arrested the driver while the other two males fled on foot Police engaged in a foot pursuit with the two males who were caught and arrested are charged with theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime All three were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at Ontario Court of Justice on April 14 Anyone with information is asked to contact Perth OPP Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Bob Cochrane We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Bob here Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Grietje Jacklin We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Grietje here April 10, 2025 @ 7:36 amListowel Banner, News LISTOWEL – “This gathering is another step for us to build a stronger community in Perth-Wellington and a stronger community in Perth-Wellington is how we make Canada strong,” Liberal Party of Canada Perth-Wellington candidate David Mackey said at the opening of his campaign office 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