WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.
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Members of Listowel Memorial Hospital welcome volunteers
Recently the members of the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary welcomed their volunteers to the April meeting.
Fatality in collision west of Sebringville
PERTH EAST - One person has been pronounced deceased following a motor vehicle collision on April 17 west of Sebringville.
Two fatal collisions in North Perth, violent crime decreases
Perth County OPP Insp. Tyler Stewart updated the Perth County OPP board on April 14 on the last two months in crime in the area, noting that there were more intimate partner violence-related assaults in February and March, but violent crime overall is down.
United Housing, library CEO address concerns voiced about library redevelopment
LISTOWEL - There has been a great deal of public commentary, both online or in the this newspaper, about the future of the Listowel Library. Additionally, concerned citizens approached the Listowel Banner with questions about the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library redevelopment project.
HPPH Listowel Site moving to new location
LISTOWEL - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Listowel site, currently at 161 Inkerman St., W., will move to 185 Inkerman St., E. on Tuesday, May 19.
Howick Council approves zoning bylaw amendment
HOWICK - Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz brought back a report to council regarding the 2026 housekeeping amendment to the Howick zoning bylaw at its April 7 meeting.
Council to re-enter five-year term with Aird and Berlis LLP
HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.
Tailgate Music Festival announces official lineup
MITCHELL - The Tailgate Music Festival announced their official music line-up.
The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys claim a victory
The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys Hockey Team recently hit the road to compete in tournaments, claiming one victory and one finalist spot. First, the squad travelled to York University for the Canlan Spring Classic on April 8-9.
Howick Council approves purchase of new front-end sweeper
HOWICK - At council’s April 7 meeting, Manager of Recreation and Facilities Brady Ropp presented three reports.
Kinsmen donate profit from sold-out Pot O’ Gold Lottery to Community Living
LISTOWEL - Did you know that when you purchased a local lottery ticket, you would be benefiting a housing project for some of this community’s most vulnerable?
Two-Buck Luck event in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Local residents are invited to come together for an evening of fun and community impact at the North Perth Two-Buck Luck event, taking place at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on April 30.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery announces local student show
BLYTH - The Gallery Committee will introduce the 2026 season starting on Friday, May 1 with the Huron and Perth County’s Student show.
North Perth Council delays decision on 12.8% remuneration increase
LISTOWEL - Despite a Ward & Uptigrove report recommending a remuneration raise, North Perth council decided to delay its decision.
