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VON Perth-Huron celebrating history and community in Listowel

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - As the town of Listowel unites to journey back in time and honour the history and individuals who have shaped the community, VON Perth-Huron is hosting an open house at its Listowel location on Friday, Aug. 1.

United Way videos show housing crisis’ high impact on workers

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

STRATFORD - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) continues drawing attention to the impacts high housing costs have on Perth-Huron residents.

Three North Perth residents charged in metal theft

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

WELLINGTON - Wellington County OPP have charged three individuals following the theft of metal from a business in the community of Palmerston, a police report states.

Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrap up it’s inaugural season

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrapped up it’s inaugural season this past weekend.

Horatio Walker: one of Canada’s most famous artists who hails from Listowel

Megan Lockhart July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Perth County has spawned its fair share of iconic Canadians throughout history, particularly, a lot…

New measles exposure in region

Submitted July 31, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health is advising the public of new measles exposure locations in the area.

Remembering Hibbert Township’s rural properties

Submitted July 24, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On Aug. 9, 1889, the Stratford Beacon published an article by the editor of the Mitchell Recorder which recounted his tour of two farms in Hibbert Township.

Highland Dancers successful at ScotDance Canada National Championship

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Two students from the Adele Campbell School of Highland Dance in Harriston competed in the ScotDance Canada National Championship in Ottawa July 5-8.

Conners finishes 10th at Open Championship

Submitted July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Corey Conners has pulled off another top-10 finish at a major tournament.

Break and Enter in West Perth; assault of police at campground

Submitted July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County OPP have charged one individual following a home invasion at a residence here on July 12, a police report confirms.

Perth East Twinning Committee leads visit to Neresheim, Germany

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Township of Perth East recently returned from a memorable and meaningful visit to its twinning town, Neresheim, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two communities.

Heritage theme for Aug. 2 Homecoming Parade

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce, Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

LWHA launches community engagement sessions

Submitted July 24, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) is inviting community members to participate in a series of upcoming engagement sessions.

Next Blyth Art Gallery exhibit The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton, opening this weekend

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The show, by Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, opens on Saturday July 26, with a reception at 4:30 p.m.

SVCA announces explore program grand prize

Submitted July 24, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - As part of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) 75th anniversary celebrations, SVCA has announced the grand prize winner of its Explore Saugeen Conservation Program.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

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Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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…

Columnists

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

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