Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from the past week.
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CUPW rotating strikes begin in Listowel, Wingham
LISTOWEL/WINGHAM - On Oct. 22, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) was seen striking in front of the post offices in Listowel and Wingham.
Surge fields 12 teams between new A, B-level hockey leagues
The Southeast Surge minor hockey association has had a good start to its year according to association Chair Geoff Gunson, despite some early growing pains.
Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short
In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.
CUPW strikes switch to rotating basis
OTTAWA - On Thursday, Oct. 9, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced the ongoing strike, in response to proposed changes to Canada Post’s mandate and operations, would end and rotating strikes would take its place.
North Perth launches new public safety video to share a powerful message
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth and the North Perth Fire Department announced on Oct. 10 the launch of a new grain bin safety public service announcement (PSA) created by Memory Tree Productions.
Cyclones score on empty net, come out with 2-0 win against London Nationals
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones took on the London Nationals on Oct. 8 at the Western Fair Sports Centre in London.
Thanksgiving in the past’s paper pages
Essential for many Thanksgiving celebrations is the turkey dinner which is served with a selection…
RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland
WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?
Listowel Banner turnbacks for October 16, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Following the lowering of the Maitland River, the park has been a hive of…
Midwest 49ers down Whitecaps
Midwestern Newspapers recaps how the 'A' and 'B' local hockey teams manage over the weekend.
Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out
I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with…
Lexi Johnston praised at council for CNE Ambassadorship title
LISTOWEL - It was a family affair at the Oct. 6 North Perth Council meeting when Lexi Johnston was praised for her Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassadorship win.
Large drainage project to intersect Highway 23 re-routed around vital gas main at cost of over $830,000
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at an engineering report for the Harold Good Municipal Drain project, which recommends $833,900 in work.
Severance approved for Atwood Heritage Processing
LISTOWEL - According to a report to council on Oct. 6 by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, a proposed severance, if approved by Perth County, will separate the two Atwood Heritage meat processing facilities.
