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Province announces $200K in funding for two North Perth seniors’ programs

Midwestern Newspapers June 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced over $200,000 in funding for local seniors’ programs on June 8.

Madill discus athletes compete at OFSAA championships

Midwestern Newspapers June 14, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Following success at the WOSSAA regional track and field championships in late May, two F.E. Madill student-athletes earned spots at the provincial finals last weekend.

Huron-Perth realtors report second-best May on record

Midwestern Newspapers June 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The housing market showed no signs of cooling off last month, as the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS (HPAR) are reporting its second-best May on record.

Bruce County fire chiefs lift county-wide fire ban

Midwestern Newspapers June 13, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s fire chiefs have lifted the county-wide total fire ban that was put I place on June 8.

Police investigating crash between ATV, pick-up truck in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers June 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Police have closed a portion of Line 87 in North Perth to investigate a crash between an ATV and a pick-up truck.

Special air quality statement ended for Grey-Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers June 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Environment and Climate Change Canada has ended the special air quality statement for Grey-Bruce.

Total fire ban in effect for Bruce County

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s fire chiefs have declared a total fire ban on all open-air burning, including campfires, effectively immediately.

North Perth resident charged with luring youth

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual offence investigation that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

PC Connect launches new library bus passes

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes, beginning June 12.

Public health shares air quality statement for Huron-Perth

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a special air quality statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron-Perth.

Summer Reading Club returns to library this summer

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Library will once again host the TD Summer Reading Club this year.

Saugeen River water blessing event to be held on June 11

Midwestern Newspapers June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Saugeen River water blessing event will be held on Sunday, June 11 at Lobies Park in Walkerton.

Bluewater board announces principal, vice-principal appointments for 2023-24

Midwestern Newspapers June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bluewater District School Board has announced the following principal and vice-principal placements for area schools, effective this September:

Hanover man charged, stolen vehicle recovered in Mapleton Township

Midwestern Newspapers June 7, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Hanover man is facing several charges, including theft of a motor vehicle, following an incident in Mapleton Township on June 6.

Two-vehicle crash near Dorking claims life of North Perth resident

Midwestern Newspapers June 7, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

A two-vehicle crash near Dorking yesterday afternoon has claimed one life and sent two others to hospital.

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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…

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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