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Abigail Brubacher

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Westfield students attend icecream social

Abigail Brubacher June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 at Westfield Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in an ice cream social located at the Listowel Agricultural Society grounds.

LDSS annual tractor day

Abigail Brubacher June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) had it’s annual tractor day on Friday, June 12.

Listowel’s first ribfest coming May 22 – 24

Abigail Brubacher May 14, 2026Contests, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Agricultural Society is hosting its first annual ribfest from May 22 to 24.

What transportation looks like for Countryside Christian School

Abigail Brubacher May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

HAWKSVILLE - Countryside Christian School (CCS)  is a private school located in Hawksville and provides students with a comprehensive Christian-based education.

Elma Township Public School puts on Spring Performance

Abigail Brubacher May 7, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Elma Township Public School had its students put on a performance...

Elma Township Public School organizes student elective day

Abigail Brubacher May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

NEWRY - Elma Township Public School (ETPS)  hosted an elective day for students from Grades 6-8 on Thursday April 16.

What is causing the increase in mental illness in Canadian youth?

Abigail Brubacher April 30, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner

Recent studies show that there have been significant changes in the mental health and wellness of…

EarlyON organizes Easter egg hunt in Atwood

Abigail Brubacher April 9, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

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

Brubacher explores April Fools’ origin

Abigail Brubacher April 9, 2026Columns, Local News, News

April Fools day occurs on April 1st every year and is a casual holiday that gives us an excuse to play, hopefully harmless,  pranks on our friends and family. The origin of April Fools day is uncertain, however there are multiple theories that have been thrown around.

Putting our Problems into Perspective

Abigail Brubacher March 26, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The other day I desperately needed fuel for my car, so I headed over to the gas station located at the Macton intersection. I pulled up to the gas pump and prepared to fill my car with diesel (don’t worry I drive a vehicle that requires diesel) without thinking much of it.

New York City Shenanigans

Abigail Brubacher March 12, 2026Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

I spent this past weekend in beautiful New York City with my classmates for one last school trip. Everything was going smoothly and according to plan until our journey home.

Ontario Trillium Foundation grants $200,000 to Listowel Kinsmen for upgrades to station

Abigail Brubacher February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Perth Wellington MPP Matthew Rae met with the Listowel Kinsmen Club to acknowledge a grant it received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

My existential crisis

Abigail Brubacher February 19, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Most of you readers probably have no idea who I am or why I have suddenly started con- tributing to the Midwestern Newspapers Corp, so I thought I would tell you a little about my- self.

Select Your Region

“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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

See all Listowel area articles.

New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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

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

Columnists

AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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