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Howick endorses construction of day care facility

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

HOWICK - Township council approved construction of a licensed child care facility in Howick Township on Nov. 18.

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 27 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers November 27, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Nov. 27, 1991

Cyclones spin up back-to-back weekend wins

Nicole Beswitherick November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones played two great weekend games.

Team Johnston wins first U18 competitive event

Submitted November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

COBOURG - A group of local U18 curlers captured first prize at the final Junior Slam event of the season, held at the West Northumberland Curling Club in Cobourg On Sunday, Nov. 16.

Mitchell Graduate shares story at anti-hate conference

Kelsey Bent November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - A graduate’s story of perseverance, positivity, and curiosity was shared as encouragement for local students at the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Anti-Hate Conference on Nov. 12.   

First mayor’s budget proposes 6.61% tax increase

Kelsey Bent November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The first proposed mayor’s budget for North Perth includes a property tax increase of 6.61 per cent, equal to about $161 per year, or $13 per month, for a median assessed residential household ($271,000). 

Council defers decision on sale of Perth Meadows

Kelsey Bent November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council deferred a decision on transferring Perth Meadows to United Way Perth Hurons’ non-profit housing organization United Housing for $1, until its next meeting. 

Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign

Patrick Raftis November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Salvation Army Listowel launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Nov. 22.

Howick Township council authorizes contract for snow removal in Gorrie at meeting

Nicole Beswitherick November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here has authorized the 2026 sidewalk snow clearing contract for Gorrie with Steve Vogel of Steve’s Landscaping and Construction at its Nov. 18 meeting.

The history of E.S. Keeler shoes

Submitted November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Shoes have long been an essential article of clothing. The first census in what is now Canada was conducted in 1666. It shows 20 shoemakers serving a population of 3,512 European settlers.

Trustee out of touch on topic of BASP

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Wingham Advance Times

It’s a tough gig being an elected official – there’s no doubt about that. When you take the oath of office, or whatever the equivalent is for your position, people expect a lot of you, and I’m no exception to having those expectations. I expect the people who are elected to represent me or to make..

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Whitecaps face challenges in A and B division games

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers recaps minor hockey scores for the area.

Listowel Agricultural Hall hosts Women of Distinction Awards

Submitted November 26, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Women of Distinction Awards were presented at the Blue Jeans & Bling event held on Nov. 8 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.

Perth OPP conduct commercial vehicle inspections; speeding an issue in Gowanstown

Rachel Hammermueller November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

At their Nov. 12 meeting, Perth County OPP board members heard October’s crime statistics and an update on officer actions at the local level.

Deck the Halls in downtown Listowel

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

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Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

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U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.

South Bruce approves tax rate increase of 2.87%, levy increase of 4.48%

South Bruce has officially finished its first budget under the new strong mayor powers system, having pushed the budget off until it once again became the purview of the entire council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

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From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

By Denny Scott

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

By Midwestern Newspapers

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers

By Denny Scott

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.

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