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Kin Trail Bridge replaced under reconstruction

Submitted October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Construction workers were visible last week working on the Kin Trail Bridge, on the North Perth Trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, in Listowel.

Vintage Canadian Thanksgiving cookbooks

Betty Jo Belton October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

It is officially autumn and, with Thanksgiving fast approaching, it seemed like a good time to look…

Local schools took part in Orange Shirt Day

Submitted October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PERTH COUNTY – Local schools took part in Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts sixth annual vintage tractor, farm equipment tour

Nicole Beswitherick October 8, 2026Agriculture, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Agricultural Society hosted its sixth annual vintage tractor and farm equipment tour on Oct. 4.

North Perth Public Library celebrates Trailblazing Women at upcoming Parkview Gardens event

Heather MacEwen October 8, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Business, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Public Library is offering an upcoming, free public event held at…

Tailgates down and music turned up in Mitchell

Heather MacEwen October 8, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music

  To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Carrying Cash for Cancer: Raising money for Ellie

Nicole Beswitherick October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – A heavy yoke, four donation buckets and a three-kilometre walk are coming to Listowel this month to raise money for a three-year-old girl named Ellie Blezard, who is battling a rare form of cancer.

Perth County debates tree sizes, costs included in stewardship program

Kelsey Bent October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD – Although the report outlining adjustments to the 2027 Perth County Stewardship Program (PCSP) was approved, county council debated at length the cost and size of trees, as well as if this should be a tax-funded service.

Riley Thompson opens Tailgate Music Festival

Heather MacEwen October 8, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music

MITCHELL – Riley Thompson made a return to the stage as opening act at the third annual Tailgate…

Local EQAO results land close to provincial standards

Kelsey Bent October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

ONTARIO – The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results have been released for all Ontario schools.

Perth County receives $25,000 to combat invasive phragmites along rural roads

Kelsey Bent October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News

ONTARIO –  The provincial government has invested $5 million to help municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities and local organizations protect Ontario’s lands, lakes and rivers from phragmites.

Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

Kelsey Bent October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

Kelsey Bent October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

Listowel Kinsmen commit $50,000 to dog park

Kelsey Bent October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Dog Park has been in the works since 2022, and has recently received a financial boost to make it operational. 

Huron Perth United HP United U14 Girls win Northers Youth Cup

Submitted October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

GUELPH – Huron Perth United (HPU) U14 Girls are Northers Youth Cup Champions.

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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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North Perth Creative Canvases second annual Juried Art Show and Sale returns

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Creative Canvases (NPCC) have been meeting weekly on each Wednesday…

Listowel Curling Club season kick-off at Parkview Legion Hall

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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South Bruce candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming South Bruce municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Summer support helps Bluewater students return to school

CHESLEY – More than 2,000 Bluewater students received summer support to make the transition back to school easier, with mental health and special education staff helping prepare them for September. 

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Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

Gieruszak questions the means to measure community investment

To the Editor, In municipal assets, like services, the product is often framed as programs, memberships, facilities, usage, or participation. 

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Fabhaus and Fare Inc. a gallery and bakeshop built to champion emerging artists

“If you’re coming here, I want you to be able to see something you can’t see anywhere else.”

25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon inspires giving

At the end of the seven-hour broadcast, $501,039 was raised towards vital health care projects for hospitals in participating communities, including Chesley, Mount Forest, Palmerston, Wingham, Walkerton, Listowel, Clinton, Hanover and Seaforth.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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North Perth Creative Canvases second annual Juried Art Show and Sale returns

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Creative Canvases (NPCC) have been meeting weekly on each Wednesday…

Listowel Curling Club season kick-off at Parkview Legion Hall

By Heather MacEwen

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription -…

Fabhaus and Fare Inc. a gallery and bakeshop built to champion emerging artists

By Rachel Hammermueller

“If you’re coming here, I want you to be able to see something you can’t see anywhere else.”

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