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Heather MacEwen

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Purden and Sholdice Hockey School for girls celebrates 11 years

Heather MacEwen September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Purden and Sholdice Hockey School has just wrapped up its11th season of providing a…

Benshaw donation reaches above and beyond for Community Living, in recognition of beloved program member

Heather MacEwen August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – August 15 marked the date of a very important fundraiser for local business, Benshaw.…

Musicians and artists fill Listowel venue for annual Art in the Park

Heather MacEwen August 28, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

The event saw a range of artists and creatives celebrating art out-of-doors.

Lexi Johnston wins top honour as CNE Ambassador of the Fairs

Heather MacEwen August 28, 2025Local News, Rural

TORONTO – Lexi Johnston has been riding a high that began in July 2024, after being crowned as…

North Perth Cruisers Retro Revival Series continues to grow

Heather MacEwen August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

A large crowd came out to the North Perth Cruisers Retro Revival Friday Series held at the Canadian…

Stingers leading Huron County Fastball League, outpacing Sebringville

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

   HURON/PERTH/BRUCE – The Belmore Stingers continue to lead the Huron County Fastball League…

Listowel Panthers vollyball held tournament over the weekend

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

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

Karli June, Listowel-born country artist continues to rise

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Hot off of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Karli talks love, motherhood and core memories of her hometown

Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’ in its first year

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

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

11U Legionnaires take on Arthur Twisters in WOBA finals over the weekend

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

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

Listowel decked out in 150th anniversary colours for historic celebration

Heather MacEwen July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The downtown is beginning to look and feel lively with yellow and blue decorations in celebration of Listowel’s 150th.

Brianna Williams donates 13 inches of hair, fundraises for Canadian Cancer Society, Caressant Care’s Resident Fund

Heather MacEwen July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – A room full of Caressant Care residents, staff and family came out to Brianna…

Bark and Bite fundraiser for Milverton Dog Park a success

Heather MacEwen July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The first of three fundraisers in support of the Milverton Dog Park was held July 10 at Perth East…

Upcoming haircutting fundraiser in support of Canadian Cancer Society and Caressant Care’s Resident Council features a unique twist

Heather MacEwen July 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Brianna Williams has come up with a unique fundraising idea involving her long hair.…

Four contestants set to vie to be Listowel Fair Ambassador during opening night ceremonies

Heather MacEwen July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Listowel Fair Ambassador Competition is set to take place following the 7 p.m. opening night…

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

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Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

By Submitted

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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