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Chamber launches winter campaign to boost local spending by getting more Shop Local Dollars into circulation

Submitted January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The North Perth Chamber of Commerce is calling on residents and employees across the region to help inject $50,000 in Shop Local Dollars back into the local economy this winter.

Celebrate Listowel’s 150th with artistic vision – Banner Design Program open to artists and designers

Submitted January 23, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA) is recently announced the launch of the…

Let’s celebrate!

Jessica Carter January 23, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Welcome to 2025! For many a new year means a time to start something new, make changes, make…

Local team wins tourney in USA

Submitted January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

BUFFALO – The Central Perth Girls U18 team participated in the Buffalo River Outdoor Classic from…

Three local curling teams head to bonspiel in Burlington

Submitted January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

BURLINGTON – On Sunday, Jan.19, three local youth curling teams headed to Burlington to…

White Gift Sunday brought several donated items for Optimism Place

Submitted January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

Many items were donated on White Gift Sunday (January 5) for Optimism Place in Listowel.

United Way Perth-Huron sets goal of $63,000 for Coldest Night of the Year event

Submitted January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) encourages North Perth residents to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.

Over a hundred years ago, Listowel residents fined for selling moonshine during prohibition

Megan Lockhart January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In January, 1923, a blacksmith from Listowel paid a hefty price for dabbling in moonshine sales during prohibition in Ontario, with the story being published on the front page of the Listowel Banner newspaper.

Four-county region has Ontario’s lowest unemployment rate

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 3.6%.

The Rotary Club of Walkerton announce winners of the second round of lottery draw

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently announced the winners of the second round of their lottery…

Saugeen Sparks Training Centre receives $50,000 RED grant

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Sparks Training Centre recently announced the receipt of $50,000 in funding through the RURAL Economic Development (RED) grant program.

Local artists created train display for Formosa Country Christmas

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When you first entered the Formosa Lions Park at this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, you were greeted by a train painting coming out of the station. This magnificent piece of art was created by Wayne and Margaret Yeoman.

South Bruce OPP responds to incident north of Chepstow

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Jan. 11, just after 2 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road, north of Chepstow.

Legion donates to new Paisley branch of county library

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Public Library officials expressed gratitude for a $2,000 donation from Paisley Branch 295, Royal Canadian Legion.

The history of Wallace Fun Days

Submitted January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

NORTH PERTH - After attending a local weekend tournament with their 1984 Wallace Sabres Tyke hockey team, coaches Fred Norman and Jim Stewart put their heads together and discussed the possibility of Wallace Minor Hockey hosting their own Tyke tournament.

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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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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.

Columnists

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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