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Still reaching for that flag

Denny Scott August 27, 2026Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Mildmay Town Crier, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

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

Children welcomed to Legoland as part of North Perth Summer Camps

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – On Friday, children were welcomed into Legoland at Eastdale Public School as part of the North Perth Summer Camps.

Perth County part of apple belt in Ontario, picking season is beginning

Megan Lockhart August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The end of August marks the beginning of apple picking season, which means that fresh Ontario apple…

Howick Township announces resignation of CAO/Clerk

Midwestern Newspapers August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – The Township of Howick put out a media release on Aug. 25, stating the resignation of CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, effective Sept. 4.

West Nile Virus activity reported in Listowel

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Listowel have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends take top spot in north division

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends finished their regular season first in the north division and fifth overall across the entire league this year. They capped off the year with a strong year-end tournament performance, bringing home 2 wins and 1 loss. Coaches say the team put forward a

Listowel Cyclones look ahead to 2026-27 pre-season

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones launched the 2026-27 Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) season with their first pre-season game against the Ayr Centennials on Aug. 23, winning 6-3.

Howick approves drainage improvements

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here heard from its drainage superintendent regarding the tender awarded for the Merkley Municipal Drain, and granted approval for improvements to Municipal Drain #10.

Howick amends fees, charges

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here approved enactment of a bylaw to amend schedules B, G and H of the Consolidated Fees and Charges bylaw, which came into effect at the time of passing.

U13 Elma Avengers win silver medal at provincial championships

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

BRACEBRIDGE – Coaches say The U13 Elma Avengers delivered a strong showing at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association provincial championships, highlighted by dominant pitching, disciplined offense, and fantastic defense across all five games.

North Perth resident arrested with three stolen vehicles, property linked to break and enter

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant at a property on Perth Road 178, near the border of Huron County.

Council directs staff to limit Line Fences Act in urban North Perth

Kelsey Bent August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – The Line Fences Act provides a framework for the resolution of line fence disputes between the owners of adjoining properties.

NPFD applies for funding for decontamination trailer

Kelsey Bent August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – A decontamination trailer with a washroom and shower will further reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens and other contaminants.

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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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Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women

Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…

Listowel Agricultural Society honours fair volunteers and sponsors; private showing of We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

LISTOWEL – A special evening honoring Listowel Fair volunteers and sponsors was held at the…

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Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

South Bruce wraps up summer recreation season as Teeswater arena returns to ice

TEESWATER – South Bruce’s recreation department wrapped up a busy summer with more than 200 day campers, nearly 300 swimming lesson participants and a repaired arena floor in Teeswater, which is now ready for the return of ice.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Terry Fox

FOR TERRY: The Dupuis family showed up as a group of enthusiastic participants in this year’s Terry Fox Run in Walkerton.

Grey Bruce Health Coalition releases new OHC report

WALKERTON – “Bait and switch” is an old and less-than-ethical technique – someone shows the customer a quality item at a good price, but when they take the bait, they discover the deal has changed – higher price, lower quality and/or hidden costs. 

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Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children

Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…

Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000

The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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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Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women

By Rachel Hammermueller

Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…

Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children

By Rachel Hammermueller

Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…

Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.

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