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Local mother’s initiative leads to sensory kits in OPP cruisers across Ontario

Rachel Hammermueller July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

LISTOWEL – Across Ontario, OPP are now equipped with specially crafted sensory kits to help…

Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Submitted July 16, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Kelsey Bent July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

Fine laid from worker injury

Kelsey Bent July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured. 

U13 Elma Avengers claim Ontario West Championship

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

The U13 Elma Avengers took the top spot at the Ontario West Championship over the weekend thanks to accrodng to coach Ryan Buchanan, stringing together a powerful blend of pitching, speed, and timely hitting across five games that showcased the depth and determination of the young squad.

Local junior golfers set to compete in championship

Submitted July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports

Approximately 600 top young golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.

Chris Clark – a balance of head and heart between life and music

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

“I think music is very tribal, the sonics of it and just the way it makes you feel and if you can help someone get out of a tough spot because they listen to your music, that’s what it’s all about.” -Chris Clark

Listowel Fair ambassador candidates meet at the park

Submitted July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

As the Listowel Agricultural Society gets set to celebrate the 170th Listowel Agricultural Fair,…

Original site of the Listowel Agricultural fair, 170 years later

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As the Listowel Agricultural Society gets set to celebrate the 170th Listowel Agricultural Fair,…

Agriculture Camp Day hosted by outgoing Fair Ambassador Jill Ohm

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The 2025-2026 Listowel Fair Ambassador, Jill Ohm hosted an agriculture day camp program through the…

Weekly bocce ball in full swing – all welcome

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Bocce ball has been underway at Elwood Smith Lane in Listowel since May.  A group of…

Goslings in Listowel

Kelsey Bent July 16, 2026Listowel Banner

Locals are cautioning people to be careful driving in downtown Listowel as wild animals are paying…

Perth County Plowmen tour Britain in 1947

Submitted July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Betty Jo Belton  Stratford-Perth Archives This photograph was taken to commemorate the visit of a…

North Perth Fire Department hosts Junior Firefighters Camp

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) held its week-long junior firefighters camp from July 6-10.…

Dog park pop-up events held as fundraising continues

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Dog Park committee hosted its second pop-up dog park event on July 7.…

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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.

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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.

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

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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. 

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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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