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Coun. Johnston asks, ‘when can we get some county money spent in North Perth’ citing poor state of County Road 147

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Elma Ward Coun. Dave Johnston posed a question to county councillors at the April 13 North Perth Council meeting.

HPPH Listowel site moving to Fisher clinic, board approves relocation of generator

Nicole Beswitherick April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently shared in a news release that the HPPH Listowel Site will be moving to a new location at the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre in Listowel as of May 19.

Cornerstone Thrift donates donates to Youth for Christ

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Cornerstone Thrift recently donated $831.75 to Youth for Christ (YFC).

Council selects engineer for McDonald Street reconstruction

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth received three submissions in a call for contractors to bid on the reconstruction of McDonald Street, from Wallace Ave North to Barber Avenue North.

‘Life… uh… finds a way’ to interrupt

Denny Scott April 30, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

If there’s one thing I’m big on, whether it be my parenting techniques or my writing here,…

Kin Youth group hosts community fundraiser

Denny Scott April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted its annual carnival on April 25 at the Kin Station, helping to raise money for a soon-to-be-installed disc golf field.

Spring cleaning by the community as Wroxeter Park freshened up

Denny Scott April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Wroxeter Park was the focus of a community clean up and the host of a community bottle drive over…

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

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.

Members of Listowel Memorial Hospital welcome volunteers

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Recently the members of the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary welcomed their volunteers to the April meeting.

Fatality in collision west of Sebringville

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

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

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Police

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

Kelsey Bent April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News

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

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

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

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

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

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

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.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

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Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

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.

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Editorial

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

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.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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