Talk:Listowel, Ontario

Definition
So what exactly is Listowel? A ward? A neighborhood? A borough? There needs to be some kind of a noun in the definition of Listowel in the opening sentence of the article. Nsk92 (talk) 11:39, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

History of Listowel
In the first paragraph it is states that Listowel was created in 1998. No, it wasn't. North Perth was. Rephrasing required.

Under History. Did nothing happen in Listowel between 1857 and 1959? What kept it in existence? --Oldontarian (talk) 09:13, 2 September 2012 (UTC)

The Bookery
The store, mentioned in the article quite predominately, is apparently closed. I was told about 6 month ago (from the time of this writing). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.10.150.62 (talk) 18:15, 26 November 2012 (UTC)

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Hockey players from Listowel... Status??
I noticed the revisions by an Anonymous User; 22:39, 22 March 2017‎ 76.64.134.251

Roland is not in the NHL according to this: Roland McKeown has been sent to AHL Charlotte. http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/nhl/4631/roland-mckeown ''McKeown stuck with the Hurricanes through training camp, but he ended up spending the opener in the press box. He had seven goals and 42 points in 59 OHL contests in 2015-16. Fri, Oct 14, 2016 10:10:00 AM'' Source: NHL.com

The American Hockey League (AHL) is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental league for the National Hockey League

Is there a newer, reliable source that says he is playing for an NHL team?

........................ Yes, Kade is in the OHL;

Kade Landry 	Barrie Colts	OHL Born May 3 1999 -- Wallace, ONT

And this article says he is a Listowel native http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2017/01/30/barrie-colts-fall-twice-in-overtime-in-weekend-ohl-action

BUT A previous editor refused to include Kade because simply playing for the OHL, in his first season does not make him noteworthy. I agree. And is Roland really noteworthy? I did not delete him but even he is questionable in this list unless he actually makes the NHL.

Anyway, find some sources that indicate revisions should be made and I will be happy to discuss.

Peter K Burian (talk) 23:26, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

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Uncited material in need of citations
I am moving the following uncited material here until it can be properly supported with inline citations of reliable, secondary sources, per WP:V, WP:CS, WP:IRS, WP:PSTS, WP:BLP, WP:NOR, et al. This diff shows where it was in the article. Nightscream (talk) 19:01, 2 March 2022 (UTC)

Settlement and early years
Settler John Binning Purcell arrived in 1852 and was the first to create a permanent colonial settler residence in the area. Within four years a sawmill and a settlement called Mapleton developed. On June 1, 1856, the name was changed when the post office named Listowel was opened; the population was 200 and a tavern and a general store were already operating. The new name is based on Listowel, Ireland. The majority of early settlers were of Protestant Irish origin. By 1866, the population had increased to 800 and the settlement became an incorporated Village. The first Reeve (1867–72) was D. D. Hay. By 1871 gravel roads extended in several directions, to Mitchell and to Stratford, but were not adequate for moving products to distant markets. That year a by-law to provide financial aid to expanding a railroad was passed.

Economic expansion
Two years later the first high school is opened. In 1880 a gas company was organized, and began supplying lighting to the residents.

The Morris, Field, Rogers Company Ltd began to manufacture Morris pianos in Listowel; within a few years it was employing 80 to 100 people. That year an old tannery was expanded into Breithaupt Leather Company. Three years later a manufacturer of agricultural implements opened.

1950s - present
A community funeral service was held March 24, 2011 at the Listowel Memorial Arena, with a broadcast directly to Elma Community Centre. Over 10,000 were expected to visit Listowel that day and Premier Dalton McGuinty joined emergency responders from across the country to attend the funeral service. A minute of silence was held at the Ontario Legislature earlier in the week and flags were flown at half mast. Firefighters from London, Ontario and Kitchener, Ontario came to help staff the local fire stations so all North Perth firefighters could attend the service. The accident marked the first double firefighter fatality in Ontario since 1978.

Education
Catholic education is managed by the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, who have St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School in town.

Culture
The region is home to many visual artists who are showcased annually as part of the region's Studio Tour. Theatre 311 is a venue for live theatre, drawing on local talent and actors from surrounding cities. Listowel is also represented in the film industry by Dura Mater Productions, an independent film company that has received recognition by film festivals throughout North America and Europe.

Paddyfest
Listowel holds Paddyfet, a large Irish festival ever March, centering upon St. Patrick's Day. The festival began in 1977 from an idea put forth by Dave Murtha to honour the large numbers of persons of Irish ancestry present in the Listowel area and is largely maintained by the Kinsmen and Kinette clubs of Listowel.

Economy
The surrounding area is mostly agricultural land located on the Perth Plain, dominated by the beef and pork industries.

...including Listowel Technology, Inc. a manufacturer of injection-moulded automotive parts with a 240,000-square-foot facility employing 500. In 2012, EFS plastics constructed a 40,000 square foot plant in the North Perth Industrial Park. Other businesses in the park include Vision Manufacturing Solutions, Hutchison Precision Inc., Shredall and Energrow. HLA/Horst Welding completed a new 64,000 square foot metal fabrication facility in 2016.

In addition to Listowel Technology and the Memorial Hospital, other major employers include: Spinrite Inc., Erie Meat Products Ltd., Ideal Supply Company Ltd., L.H. Gray & Sons, Benshaw Canada Controls, and B.T.E. Assembly.

Notable people

 * George Hay, NHL Hall of Famer
 * Bert Johnson, MPP, Deputy Speaker, 1995–2003
 * Pegi Nicol MacLeod, artist
 * Andrew Edward McKeever, Major, Royal Flying Corps. Canadian Ace World War I with 31 victories
 * Roland McKeown, AHL player for the Charlotte Checkers
 * Chuck Tatham, television writer and producer
 * Brian Vollmer, Helix vocalist
 * Horatio Walker, popular artist in North America at the turn of the 20th century

Media

 * The local newspaper is the Listowel Banner which publishes weekly.
 * The local radio station is 100.1 FM The Ranch which is located inside the Listowel Banner offices at 185 Wallace Avenue in Downtown Listowel. They service Listowel and North Perth.
 * The town of Listowel is the basis and inspiration for the fictional town of Letterkenny, from the sitcom of the same name.