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North Perth firefighters extinguish Friday blaze at Carson Farms

Chris Daponte May 22, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News

DAN MCNEE midwesternnewspapers.com   LISTOWEL – The North Perth Fire Department got a blaze…

Massive parade salutes Ethel man afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s disease

Chris Daponte May 7, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Les Stewart honoured by family, friends, supporters with 150-vehicle convoy ETHEL – Saturday, May…

Ag Society opts to cancel 2020 Listowel Fair

Chris Daponte April 17, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – There will be no ‘Visions of Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels’ in 2020, following the…

Cyclones down 3-1 in Midwestern Conference quarters

Chris Daponte March 5, 2020Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel takes Game 1, Stratford roars back with three straight wins LISTOWEL – After making the…

Ownership changes hands at J.E. Gabel Electric

Chris Daponte February 26, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

New owner Tim Buchanan has 24 years experience with Listowel company LISTOWEL – “That’s still…

Paddyfest 2020 features weekly Saturday night concerts at Kin Station in Listowel

Chris Daponte February 19, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News

The Hearsay, ZED – The Led Zeppelin Experience, Need an Elevator to perform LISTOWEL – The…

Atwood Lions Club unveils new roof for outdoor rink

Chris Daponte February 12, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Big turnout Feb. 8 as ribbon cutting marks completion of ‘63-year dream’ ATWOOD – While the…

North Perth sees nine-year high for local building permits issued

Chris Daponte February 6, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – It’s been no secret that the Municipality of North Perth has been experiencing…

NORTH PERTH BUDGET 2020: Proposed recreation capital projects dominate discussion at Jan. 22 meeting

Chris Daponte January 29, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – 2020 budget deliberations continued last week, with a number of departments making…

Pouch Project answers call to aid wildlife devastated by ongoing Australian fires

Chris Daponte January 16, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Local crafters gathering at The Scrapbook Shop Jan. 18 to assist in overseas relief effort LISTOWEL…

Community steps up for Listowel Ford Blanket Drive

Chris Daponte January 9, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The holiday season always seems to bring out the charitable spirit in people, and it…

Listowel single-vehicle crash sends driver to hospital, Dec. 12

Chris Daponte December 12, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – On Dec. 12 at approximately 9:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police North…

MPPs officially announce new local health network

Chris Daponte December 12, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News

Pettapiece: Huron Perth and Area Ontario Health Team to ‘end hallway health care’ MITCHELL –…

Tractor driver airlifted to London following Line 86 collision, Dec. 11

Chris Daponte December 11, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News

PERTH COUNTY – On Wednesday, Dec. 11 at approximately 8:30 a.m., OPP Perth County responded to a…

Listowel Ford conducts second annual Blanket Drive

Chris Daponte December 5, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – It’s incredible how a simple act of kindness can make such a huge difference in…

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

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.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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