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Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.

Perth OPP seeking assistance with collisions, break and enter

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred May 15.

Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign benefits VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Victorian Order of Nurses’ (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) recently received $25,534 in funds raised from Tim Hortons’ annual Smile Cookie Campaign in Listowel.

HCP holds auditions for School of Rock

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

HANOVER - The Hanover Community Players have issued a casting call for their upcoming production of the musical School of Rock.

Local artist captures the heart of ‘My Listowel’ in banner design

Submitted May 22, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - As part of Listowel’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA) has unveiled new streetlight banners created by local artist Greg Stubbs.

Kin Cares youth group raises $1,235 for Ronald McDonald House at annual BBQ

Submitted May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Kin Cares Youth Group, a service organization run by the Kinsmen and Kinettes Clubs of Listowel, has once again demonstrated the power of youth in making a difference. On May 16 and 17, the group hosted its second annual barbecue fundraiser in support of Ronald McDonald House Charitie

Hanover Community Players laud community for support of show

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

HANOVER - Hanover Community Players (HCP) are offering “a big thank you” to audience members who “took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.  

Final Listowel Baptist Church Garage Sale raised $37,107

Submitted May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - After 35 years, the final Listowel Baptist Church Garage Sale was held last weekend and raised a record amount of $37,107.

A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour

Shannon Wood May 22, 2025Columns, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and it’s a sure sign that spring is here. Oh, we may get a few cold spells yet, to be sure, but you can’t slow the progress of Mother Nature. Sooner or later, the warm weather will seep in and remind us tha

Local MPP Lisa Thompson says budget about building ‘resilience’

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON-BRUCE - Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, last week.

Celebrating Victoria Day in Perth County

Betty Jo Belton May 22, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Perth County communities celebrated Victoria Day in May of 1897 with concerts and picnics, as was customary.

Chepstow cards

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - Euchre and Solo Scores for Monday May 19 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.

Crokinole season wraps up

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - Crokinole at the Teeswater Community Centre finished its season on Wednesday, May 14.

Walk for Guide Dogs on May 25

Submitted May 22, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Walk for Guide Dogs will be held on Sunday, May 25 at 11 a.m.

Walkerton senior cards

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Local seniors enjoyed euchre on Wednesday, May 14 at the Walkerton Library.

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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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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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