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Drayton’s ‘Country Roads’ takes you where you belong

MARLENE OTTENS June 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

DRAYTON - When I saw that the opening production for the 2025 season in Drayton was Country Roads, based on the music of John Denver, I thought, are there enough John Denver songs to fill a two-hour show?

North Perth’s Annual Family Teddy Bear Play Day June 14 took over Listowel’s Memorial Park

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth’s Annual Family Teddy Bear Play Day on June 14 took over Listowel’s Memorial Park.…

Maitland Terrace Retirement Home hosts Listowel 150th birthday BBQ

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

Residents dressed on theme for the early birthday celebration.

Councils receive Bill 17 update

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their June 3 regular meetings, Morris-Turnberry Council and Howick Council both received a report from Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz about the province’s currently circulating Bill 17.

Council endorses Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider by the glass

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - There were no bad apples on North Perth Council when it came time to endorse Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider on site.

Council exempts Canada Day party from noise bylaw

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - At its June 9 meeting, North Perth Council exempted a slew of Canada Day related festivities, put on by the Atwood Lions Club, from the municipal noise bylaw.

Trustees review local school boundary scenario

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - The deliberation continues regarding the even distribution of North Perth students across all schools, to alleviate the over-populated North Perth Westfield Elementary School (NPWES) in Listowel.

Howick proceeding with Spencetown Road bridge repairs

Nicole Beswitherick June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here recently authorized staff to proceed with Spencetown Road bridge repairs.

Monkton station boasts four father-son firefighting duos

Denny Scott June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Father’s Day celebrations in Monkton and the surrounding area could get a little tricky during emergencies for some families as nearly half of the Monkton station of the North Perth Fire Department are father-and-son duos.

Community swap event coming to Howick Community Centre

Nicole Beswitherick June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - A community swap event will be happening at the community centre here from July 4 to 5.

Dave Carson’s Appreciation Day offers fun for all

Patrick Raftis June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - June 13 was Dave Carson’s Appreciation Day.  The event, which was open to all was held in the horse arena at Carson Farms and Auction near Listowel. Food, music and displays were all part of the afternoon.

Local highland dancers set to compete on international stage in Scotland

Submitted June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

ATWOOD - A group of talented dancers from the Sim School of Highland Dance in Embro, Ontario, will be heading overseas this July to compete in several Highland Games in Scotland, over the course of a three week span.

The Sporting News provides summary of Mitchell high school hockey in 1912

Betty Jo Belton June 19, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Long before the first Mitchell District High School yearbook appeared in the 1930s, the school’s Literary Society published a magazine called Chronicles from time to time. They did not include the photographs of graduates and school activities that usually appear in yearbooks.

St. Mike’s student closes out high school career with 3 gold medals at Skills Ontario competitions

Heather MacEwen June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Three-time gold medal winner, Anne Doig closes out her final year at St. Michael…

Local runners took to the streets for Pride fun run

Submitted June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Runners met up at Listowel District Secondary School for the Pride Fun Run on June 14 in Listowel and set out on a 5km run wearing their most colourful gear to celebrate Pride Month. 

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Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

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2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

See all Wingham area articles.

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

By Cory Bilyea

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

By Rachel Hammermueller

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

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