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Gowanstown wedding barn prohibited use due to building code violations

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Owners of a converted bank barn have received an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) due to outstanding building permits and zoning amendments.

Perth County presents proposed changes to forest conservation bylaw, delegates ask that windbreaks not be included

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council was presented proposed changes to the Perth County Forest Conservation Bylaw by county staff, as well as varying opinions from a pair of delegates at its Nov. 17 meeting.

Kinettes assume operation of Imagination Library after Friends of North Perth Public Library disband

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - A Nov. 25 press release announced that the Listowel Kinettes were excited to take over the operation of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in North Perth.

Bannerman, Smith return as Trustee Chair and Vice

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - At the Nov. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) board of trustees meeting, Stratford Trustee Michael Bannerman was again elected as chair of the board with Patricia Smith again assuming the role of vice chair.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Parkview Gardens

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Both Santa and Mrs. Claus made it out to Parkview Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 29 for a couple hours of holiday-themed activities and photos.

Listowel Cyclones 10th in conference after weekend victory over Caledon

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones, currently 10th in the Western Conference of the GOJHL, went up against the Caledon Bombers on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, coming out with another victory.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 4 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers December 4, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Dec. 8, 1999.

‘Winter might tempt us to withdraw, but faith gently calls us to continue doing good’

Rev. Michael Mayer December 4, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

All right, it’s time for you all to fess up. Who invited Old Man Winter? This snow has brought so…

Perth County Declares a Significant Weather Event

Submitted November 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY – At 11 a.m. on Nov. 28, Perth County officially declared a Significant Weather Event as per Ontario Regulation 239/02. This declaration applies to all County roads and does not apply to local Township roads or Provincial highways.

New campaign focuses on recognizing coercive control in relationships

Rachel Hammermueller November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Optimism Place’s ‘Not ok.’ campaign, which kicked off Nov. 25, is a call-to-arms for workplaces, loved ones and acquaintances to address the issue by having conversations. 

Ten-year school enrollment projections show rise in North Perth, fall in Wingham region

Kelsey Bent November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - School enrolment projections, included in the 2025 Long-Term Accommodation Plan, show significant growth in the Municipality of North Perth, while in the nearby Townships of North Huron and Howick, the school board is anticipating the opposite.

Howick endorses construction of day care facility

Nicole Beswitherick November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Township council approved construction of a licensed child care facility in Howick Township on Nov. 18.

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 27 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers November 27, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Nov. 27, 1991

Cyclones spin up back-to-back weekend wins

Nicole Beswitherick November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones played two great weekend games.

Team Johnston wins first U18 competitive event

Submitted November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

COBOURG - A group of local U18 curlers captured first prize at the final Junior Slam event of the season, held at the West Northumberland Curling Club in Cobourg On Sunday, Nov. 16.

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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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Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

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New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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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AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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