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Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

Denny Scott August 27, 2026Agriculture, Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

Still reaching for that flag

Denny Scott August 27, 2026Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Mildmay Town Crier, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

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

Children welcomed to Legoland as part of North Perth Summer Camps

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – On Friday, children were welcomed into Legoland at Eastdale Public School as part of the North Perth Summer Camps.

Perth County part of apple belt in Ontario, picking season is beginning

Megan Lockhart August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The end of August marks the beginning of apple picking season, which means that fresh Ontario apple…

Howick Township announces resignation of CAO/Clerk

Midwestern Newspapers August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – The Township of Howick put out a media release on Aug. 25, stating the resignation of CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, effective Sept. 4.

West Nile Virus activity reported in Listowel

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Listowel have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends take top spot in north division

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends finished their regular season first in the north division and fifth overall across the entire league this year. They capped off the year with a strong year-end tournament performance, bringing home 2 wins and 1 loss. Coaches say the team put forward a

Listowel Cyclones look ahead to 2026-27 pre-season

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones launched the 2026-27 Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) season with their first pre-season game against the Ayr Centennials on Aug. 23, winning 6-3.

Howick approves drainage improvements

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here heard from its drainage superintendent regarding the tender awarded for the Merkley Municipal Drain, and granted approval for improvements to Municipal Drain #10.

Howick amends fees, charges

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here approved enactment of a bylaw to amend schedules B, G and H of the Consolidated Fees and Charges bylaw, which came into effect at the time of passing.

U13 Elma Avengers win silver medal at provincial championships

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

BRACEBRIDGE – Coaches say The U13 Elma Avengers delivered a strong showing at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association provincial championships, highlighted by dominant pitching, disciplined offense, and fantastic defense across all five games.

North Perth resident arrested with three stolen vehicles, property linked to break and enter

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant at a property on Perth Road 178, near the border of Huron County.

Council directs staff to limit Line Fences Act in urban North Perth

Kelsey Bent August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – The Line Fences Act provides a framework for the resolution of line fence disputes between the owners of adjoining properties.

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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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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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

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. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

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.

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Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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