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Howick to change voter list management agreement

Nicole Beswitherick March 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here has authorized the CAO/Clerk to sign and execute the amendment to the Voter List Management Services Agreement the township has with Comprint Systems operating as DataFix.

Bears that care

Heather MacEwen March 26, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Listowel Memorial Hospital received a special delivery of 28 bears and bunnies who have a very…

Threatening another nation’s sovereignty is no joke

Pauline Kerr March 26, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The past couple of weeks have brought a flurry of news items that include interviews with various retired high-ranking American diplomats and politicians. It seems every network has its own expert spokesperson on speed dial.

Cyclones begin playoff series with London Nationals

Nicole Beswitherick March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones have entered playoff season, beginning with a series against the London Nationals. 

Good fortune on St. Patrick’s Day

Submitted March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around Perth County every year. Articles published in local newspapers from a century ago, preserved at Stratford-Perth Archives, give a glimpse on how the day was celebrated in times gone by.

Council approves Character Run route despite councillor concerns

Kelsey Bent March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Council received a request from the North Perth Community of Character to close a portion of Binning Street West, and Road 160 from Highway 86 to Line 87, for the 14th annual Character Run on May 29. 

Liberals in Perth-Wellington acclaim David Mackey as federal candidate

Submitted March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Perth Wellington Federal Liberals announced via a release that David Mackey was selected as their candidate for the next federal election. 

Paddyfest at Parkview Gardens hosts CCR tribute band

Rachel Hammermueller March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Locals packed the venue as part of the Paddyfest festivities.

Atwood area sugar bush among the sites for activities on annual Maple Weekend

Submitted March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

A local producer is among the participants in the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association’s  (OMSPA) Maple Weekend.

History shows annexing Canada doomed enterprise

Submitted March 20, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

You’ve heard of President Trump calling for annexing Canada as the 51 st state. As a historian, I can tell you that any such attempt is doomed to failure. Over and over, Canadians have driven off American invaders.

North Perth school boundary review seeking feedback

Kelsey Bent March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

A boundary review of local elementary schools has been conducted, and the associated committee is seeking public feedback. 

Kin Cares Youth Group holds Paddyfest event for third year in a row

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

On March 10, ten pairs of Grade 5-9 students participated in a fun Cornhole tournament. 

North Perth Introduces Youth Impact Award with annual Citizen of the Year, Inspiration Awards

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth has announced the launch of the Youth Impact Award, an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our young citizens. 

Conners qualifies for Open Championship

Submitted March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

On the opening weekend of Listowel’s 2025 Paddyfest Celebration, Listowel’s hometown golf star…

North Perth to investigate share the road signs, education campaign to promote safety

Kelsey Bent March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Although last summer council decided not to allow ATVs on municipal trails, staff were asked to investigate the installation of share the road signs on municipal roads which do allow the off-road vehicles. 

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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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Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

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Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

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Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

See all Wingham area articles.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

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.”

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Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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