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North Perth Creative Canvases host first annual art show

Kelsey Bent October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Creative Canvases hosted a fine art show on Oct. 25. This is the first iteration of the annual event. 

Business Excellence Awards celebrate meaningful change in North Perth

Submitted October 30, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Over 140 guests gathered at Parkview Gardens for the annual Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce.

Legion Poppy Fund helps veterans, local hospitals and cadet corps

Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Editor’s Note: An incorrect version of this article appeared in the Oct. 23 issue of the Listowel Banner. Please see below for the correct version.

History of the numerous Halloween festivals held in Perth County

Cindy J. Sinko October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Halloween is fast approaching, so we hope your pumpkins are carved and your candy bowls are full!…

Listowel Banner turnbacks: Oct. 30, 2025

Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The North Perth Fire Combat Team now officially stands with the best of the…

Perth paramedics receive medals for exemplary service

Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - Five Perth County paramedics are among 130 recently awarded the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.

Avian influenza found in deceased geese in Mitchell, wetlands and trails reopened

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD – At its Oct. 10 Board of Health meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical…

U18B Whitecaps play to a 2-2 deadlock against Midwest 49ers

Denny Scott October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwest Newspapers recaps minor hockey action over the past week

Why did you attend the Kirk vigil?

Rachel Hammermueller October 23, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Opinion

One thing that kept me up at night though, is the contradiction here.

Perth County OPP Detachment Board passes 2026 budget

Rachel Hammermueller October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

The Perth County OPP Detachment Board passed its 2026 budget during a meeting here on Oct. 14, in the amount of $44,048.83, the same amount as 2024, with a small adjustment to be made for mileage reimbursement. 

Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church celebrates a century of outreach, love and history

Rachel Hammermueller October 23, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church (LEMC). Now located at 1205 Tremaine Ave South, its century of existence spans cross-county, congregations and lifetimes – as current members attest to, its foundation, in terms of values, remains the same. 

Measles outbreak declared over

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met together for its monthly meeting on Oct. 10, where Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen provided another update on the measles outbreak across the province.

Cole: Cyclones ‘continuing to get better each day’

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones were back on home ice on Oct. 17 to face the Chatham Maroons.

What if it’s true?

Melanie Koch Nichol October 23, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Wanna know why I think the Bible still shares the best news ever? In case your answer is…

Stay warm, stay safe: fire prevention tips for heating season

Submitted October 23, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As the weather turns colder and we prepare for another Canadian winter, many of us are reaching for…

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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.

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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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