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MOH: respiratory season winding down, BYO alcohol beginning April 30

Nicole Beswitherick April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The medical Officer of Health told the HPPH Board of Health on April 10 the respiratory illness season is winding down for Huron and Perth.

Main Street vacancy filled in Listowel

Kelsey Bent April 23, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Blonde Design Co. is opening its second location in Listowel at 102 Main St. E.

Ontario extends GO Train to Stratford, North Perth working on bus route connectivity

Kelsey Bent April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - The GO Train will once again return to Stratford.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

Denny Scott April 23, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

School board chair, vice chair speak to Madill incident, impact

Denny Scott April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com SEAFORTH – The Avon Maitland District School Board…

U13A Surge claim OHF Championship victory in Listowel tournament

Denny Scott April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The U13A Southeast Surge claimed provincial glory over the weekend, hosting and winning the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Championships.

LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

Nicole Beswitherick April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

Nicole Beswitherick April 16, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

Perth County OPP lay 431 charges in recent traffic safety initiative

Submitted April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY - Perth County OPP launched a focused traffic safety initiative from March 1 - 31 with the goal being reducing fatal collisions and serious injuries on our roadways.

LWHA seeking individuals to join board of directors

Submitted April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) is welcoming applications for individuals to joins its volunteer board of directors.

TSN correspondent to discuss sports culture

Submitted April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

STRATFORD - Tackling Sports Culture Together, a free learning event about accountable sports culture for players, parents, coaches and community, is coming to Stratford’s Community Hall at the Burnside Agriplex May 5, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Listowel Celtics Grade 7/8 girls travel basketball team wrap up 2026 season

Heather MacEwen April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

The Celtics Grade 7/8 girls travel basketball team wrapped up their 2026 season in Mitchell over…

BTL Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser in support of It Takes a Village

Heather MacEwen April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

The second annual Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser in support of It Takes a Village was held at…

Youth Unlimited North Perth hosts annual fundraiser

Submitted April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Youth Unlimited North Perth held its annual fundraiser banquet at the Elma Community Centre.

Westfield Elementary School hosts chess tournament for students

Submitted April 16, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Westfield in-school chess tournament for Grades 5-8 took place on Wednesday, April 8. The 28…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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