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New park approved for Listowel’s west end

Kelsey Bent July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – A new park will be constructed in Listowel’s west end, off of Twamley Street.

HPPH seeking community feedback on sexual health clinics

Submitted July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Residents of Huron and Perth counties are invited to share their feedback through an online survey that opened on July 13.

HPPH seeking community feedback on sexual health clinics

Submitted July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is seeking input on its sexual health clinic services. Residents of Huron and Perth counties are invited to share their feedback through an online survey that opened on July 13.

Staff say Elizabeth Street bridge, conduit construction will last until November, will not disrupt Remembrance Day ceremony

Kelsey Bent July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – A tender for the rehabilitation of the Constable James Hamilton Memorial Bridge, located on Elizabeth Street right outside the North Perth Council Chambers, was approved at the July 20 council meeting and construction began on July 27. The project will include the replacement of the Listo

Paramedics provide care kits to residents experiencing homelessness

Submitted July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD – Perth County Paramedics are responding to the needs of some of the most vulnerable in the community this summer through a new initiative to distribute care kits individuals experiencing homelessness.

In Photos: Listowel Lightnings host July 25 swim meet

Kelsey Bent July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Lightning swim team hosted a meet on July 25 at the Listowel Memorial Pool.

Etiquette isn’t just for home

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

Over the weekend I found myself visiting friends and going out for dinner. I went to one of those kinds of places that allow you to pick your own ingredients for your meal. You know, the cooler behind glass with the employee, ideally, building your meal – be it a burger, a salad, a wrap, a sandwich

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Denny Scott July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Denny Scott July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County

Claire Drake, Stratford-Perth Archives July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.   

“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

Bruce Krug July 23, 2026Kincardine Independent, Local News, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

‘Hitched’ to music: hometown talent rises to the surface, locks in for Hayloft

Heather MacEwen July 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, News

LISTOWEL – This year’s Hayloft hometown musical injection comes with a hitch- being at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex grounds when rock day kicks off. Opening up the event on day two of the festival is local band, Hitched.

Listowel Panthers compete at Scorpion Beach Tournament

Submitted July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

EMERALD LAKE - The Listowel Panthers beach team recently competed at the Scorpion Beach Tournament at Emerald Lake on July 4 in the U15 division.

Missing toddler located by police

Submitted July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – The Perth County OPP have located a missing toddler after multiple resources deployed in North Perth.

Howick approves severance despite staff recommendation to deny

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

HOWICK – Council here recently approved a proposal to divide a 100-acre farm into two 50-acre agricultural parcels, despite planning staff recommending the application be denied as it does not meet provincial, county and township planning policies.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

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Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

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Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

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.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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