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North Perth EarlyON holds intergenerational play and learn with seniors of Caressant Care

Nicole Beswitherick August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – North Perth EarlyON held an intergenerational play and learn with the seniors of…

11U Legionnaires take on Arthur Twisters in WOBA finals over the weekend

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

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

Howick to purchase new weigh scale as part of landfill upgrades

Nicole Beswitherick August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here has been in the process of updating the Howick landfill, moving to a front-end receiving area, and a new weigh scale is next on the list for improvements.

Take precautions during hot, humid conditions

Submitted August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON/PERTH - With temperatures soaring over the past week, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Wingham squad in second prior to final season game, misses finals

Denny Scott August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BU18 squad posted a 4-3 win over the Kitchener TFC Rep U17 Boys Club on Wednesday, August 6, marking their second-last season game of the year before falling 2-0 to the Kitchener TFC Rep U18 Boys in the year-end semi-finals.

One fatality following motorcycle and vehicle collision Aug. 12 in North Perth

Submitted August 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth, a police report states. 

North Perth firefighters visit library for special afternoon of emergency awareness

Rachel Hammermueller August 7, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Firefighter Regan O’Brien and Fire Prevention Officer Scott Wolske demonstrated all the equipment firefighters use when they gear up quickly for a call.

North Perth Council selects contractor for Monument Road culvert project

Kelsey Bent August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Monument Road (Line 75) west of Atwood will be under construction for the replacement of a culvert located approximately 0.75km west of the landfill road (Road 166).

North Perth applies for funding to fill transit gap left by PC Connect Rural Route

Kelsey Bent August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council supported an application for funding to create a public transit route linking Listowel, Mitchell and Stratford at its July 21 meeting.

Perth County dairy farmers enjoy being fishermen for a day

Submitted August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

PERTH COUNTY - Nine Perth County area fishermen took to Lake Ontario for some angling last week including four from the Listowel area, three from north of St. Marys, one veterinarian from the Sebringville area and one farmer from the Shakespeare area.

Listowel 150th parade features local business, groups

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News

To help celebrate the Listowel 150th celebration, organizers hosted a parade on Saturday, Aug. 2. Attendees included local dignitaries like municipal, provincial and federal politicians, regional fair ambassadors and, of course, local business and groups showing off their community spirit with float

Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics returns for limited time

Submitted August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON/PERTH - Blyth Veterinary Services and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) are once again partnering to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics.

The rhythm of the storm speaks to the spiritual journey

Rev. Michael Mayer August 7, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

As the sun-drenched days of summer are occasionally disturbed by sudden bursts of wind, thunder, and rain, nature performs one of its most stirring symphonies—the summer storm.

Stratford forms city’s first girls softball league

Cindy J. Sinko August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Women’s softball has deep roots in Perth County, with its beginnings dating back over a century.

‘Something for everyone’ at the 169th Teeswater Fair Aug. 15 to 17

Emily Bowen August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - From mechanical bull rides and snowmobile drag races to quilting displays and frog-jumping contests, the Teeswater Fall Fair is returning Aug. 15 to 17 with the theme “Plenty to see from A-Z.”

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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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