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Hospital board approves architect for Listowel hospital redevelopment

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - At its last meeting in October, the Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance (LWHA) Board of Directors heard from Manager of Supply Chain at Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) Shelley Reinhart about approving KPMB Architects for the LMH redevelopment.

U11A Whitecaps, Surge fight to draw in Lucknow

Denny Scott November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers reviews local minor hockey scores.

Perth County traffic stop leads to multiple firearms and drug charges

Submitted November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

WEST PERTH - Perth County OPP have arrested two individuals on numerous charges following a traffic stop and seizure of firearms and drugs on St. George St. in Mitchell on Nov. 3.

Howick Council votes to go back to bi-weekly meetings despite staff concerns

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HOWICK - Howick Council will return to meeting every other week.

North Perth Dog Park Group asks council to support road to future site

Kelsey Bent November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - “The goal is to create more than just a fenced-in space for our dogs, but a really great place for both our pets and people,” Amanda Gebhardt said in her Nov. 3 delegation to North Perth Council.

The Kingdom of God: belong, believe, become

Kevin Nethercott November 13, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The Kingdom of God is not just about me – it’s about us, a community living here and now as heaven comes to earth through our walk with Jesus.

Community Living North Perth raises funds for future housing project; holds evening of celebration

Rachel Hammermueller November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Municipality of North Perth donated land to build a future 15-unit supported housing project at 580 Main Street W. Currently, there are 47 adults living with developmental disabilities in North Perth waiting for a home.

City slicker Doug needs to remember rural voters (again)

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This might sound a bit repetitive (mainly because it is) but I get the feeling that Etobicoke native, bona fide city slicker and Ontario Premier Doug Ford (and trust me, his pedigree came first for a reason) really doesn’t get the vast majority of the province he represents (at least from a...

U15A West Coast Whitecaps claim 2-1 victory over Southeast Surge

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey in the area over the past week.

Province announces plan to consolidate conservation authorities

Midwestern Newspapers November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks announced plans to create a provincial board-governed agency, the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency, to provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to conservation authorities (CAs).

New AMDSB Trustee named for Stratford

Submitted November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) announced on Oct. 31 a new trustee for the Stratford area.

North Perth resident touched by family connection to Dresden disaster

Jack Hovius November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Pieces of the Past, Rural

There are no ordinary people. Have you ever stopped to think about that?  Every person has a unique story to tell, and these stories help us to shape our collective consciousness of what it means to be human.

Cyclones ride high, hit roadblock in last week’s games

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones travelled to the Pat Stapleton Arena on Oct. 30 to take on the Sarnia Legionnaires.

Two families touched by war

Jessica Carter November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

Last month, my article included a short history of The Maples, a home built by J.C. Hay.  While…

Charles Jackson: Canadian soldier, Stratford resident

Betty Jo Belton November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Last year a descendent of the brother of Charles Jackson, a Canadian soldier who died in action…

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

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.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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