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Body found in Ellice swamp

Megan Lockhart November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Two months ago, Stratford-Perth Archives took a look at the folklore and mysteries in Ellice Swamp…

Local Christmas parades and holiday festivities

Midwestern Newspapers November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

As holiday season approaches, merriment and cheer begin to fill the air. Business merchants, community groups and volunteers start preparations for local annual Christmas parades and holiday festivities.

Listowel Turnbacks: Nov. 20, 2025

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Community of Character movement in North Perth celebrated its 10th…

HPPH discusses the impact of alcohol availability on police, emergency and health services

Nicole Beswitherick November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed a letter which stated that alcohol-related harms in northwestern Ontario is higher than provincial averages.

Archives, courthouse, paramedic department budgets shared with county council

Kelsey Bent November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Perth County Council had its first look at three department budgets at its Nov. 6 meeting. The budgets were presented for information and approval to share with the Municipal Shared Services Committee at its Nov. 20 meeting. The budgets will need to be approved by both the committee and

Local teams compete at Silver Stick regional tournaments

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Nov. 10, 2025 U10A – Midwest 49ers (3) at West Coast Whitecaps (2) U13A – West Coast Whitecaps…

Listowel students unlearn. at workshop hosted by Kin Cares

Kelsey Bent November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The Kin Cares Youth Group in Listowel hosted an unlearn. workshop on Oct. 21, which challenged local youth to lead discussions with invited community members, and work together to unpack thoughts about diversity, equity and inclusion.

North Perth Council to maintain sidewalk winter maintenance this year, directs staff to investigate million dollar increased service in future years

Kelsey Bent November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - According to an operations report, North Perth’s current level of winter maintenance service focuses on plowing snow from sidewalks around educational, medical, and the main commercial areas on a Monday to Friday basis, with limited maintenance on weekends and holidays.

Listowel clinic holds grand reopening after expansion

Nicole Beswitherick November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Fisher Family Primary Care Centre’s renovations have been completed, and a grand reopening was held at the improved and expanded site the evening of Nov. 12.

The ‘Cats came back

Patrick Raftis November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

MONKTON - The Monkton Wildcats held an alumni night at the Elma Logan Community Centre on Nov. 15.

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 20 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers November 20, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Perth County Councillor seeks information on tree cutting prosecutions

Kelsey Bent November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - A  request for information came during the presentation of the Perth County Forestry Inspector report.

Atwood Lions Cubs once again decorated 288 Smile Cookies for the United Way Perth Huron

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

ATWOOD - On Nov. 16, members of the Atwood Lions Cubs once again decorated 288 Smile Cookies for the United Way Perth Huron at the Milverton Tim Hortons. Pictured are the crew hard at work.

Perth County urged to complete transportation master plan

Kelsey Bent November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A peer review of Perth County’s Road Rationalization report suggests the county complete a transportation master plan, similar to the plan previously completed by North Perth last year.

Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies help United Way Perth-Huron

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON-PERTH - Tim Hortons is spreading kindness again with the Holiday Smile Cookie campaign and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) benefits.

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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.”

Columnists

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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