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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

Heather MacEwen December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

Jessica Carter December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

I remember a play I was in one Christmas when I was in grade 4.  It was about a major snowstorm…

Mayor urges citizens to rebuild village and ‘Bring back the porch light’

Todd Kasenberg December 4, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

If you walk through town on a weeknight, you might notice something odd. The streets are largely…

How to make a mince meat pie the ‘olden days’ way

Betty Jo Belton December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This postcard from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives was originally sent to John Hayes in…

North Perth to share concerns about conservation authorities consolidation

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council reviewed a letter from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) which shared a policy proposal of new boundaries for the consolidation local conservation authorities into regional conservation authorities.

Howick landfill operation to be moved to west side of property

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The landfill operations and receiving location here will be changing to the west side of the driveway from the east side.

Gowanstown wedding barn prohibited use due to building code violations

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Owners of a converted bank barn have received an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) due to outstanding building permits and zoning amendments.

Perth County presents proposed changes to forest conservation bylaw, delegates ask that windbreaks not be included

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – North Perth Council was presented proposed changes to the Perth County Forest…

Kinettes assume operation of Imagination Library after Friends of North Perth Public Library disband

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - A Nov. 25 press release announced that the Listowel Kinettes were excited to take over the operation of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in North Perth.

Bannerman, Smith return as Trustee Chair and Vice

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - At the Nov. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) board of trustees meeting, Stratford Trustee Michael Bannerman was again elected as chair of the board with Patricia Smith again assuming the role of vice chair.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Parkview Gardens

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Both Santa and Mrs. Claus made it out to Parkview Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 29 for a couple hours of holiday-themed activities and photos.

Listowel Cyclones 10th in conference after weekend victory over Caledon

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones, currently 10th in the Western Conference of the GOJHL, went up against the Caledon Bombers on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, coming out with another victory.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 4 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers December 4, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Dec. 8, 1999.

‘Winter might tempt us to withdraw, but faith gently calls us to continue doing good’

Rev. Michael Mayer December 4, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

All right, it’s time for you all to fess up. Who invited Old Man Winter? This snow has brought so…

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

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Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

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Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

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Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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