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Municipalities support 10-year community wellbeing plan; addressing gender-based violence a priority for Perth County

Rachel Hammermueller July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Priority pillars locally are identified as housing and homelessness, gender-based violence and mental health and addiction.

Noordam joins list of candidates for North Perth in October election

Denny Scott July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Marc Noordam has filed to run for a council positions in North Perth,  specifically for the Wallace Ward.

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United U18 soccer club set for provincial quarter-final to be played in Listowel this weekend

Midwestern Newspapers July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth United U18 Boys club will take to the field this weekend as part of the Ontario Cup Quarter Finals at Spinrite Field.

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Denny Scott July 2, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

Heather MacEwen June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, Wingham Advance Times

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

Heather MacEwen June 25, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

Graduating students at Elma P.S run through colours

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Elma Township Public School hosted a colour run on June 19.

Maitland Terrace residents Walk for Alzheimer’s

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

Maitland Terrace residents took part in a Walk For Alzheimer’s on June 17, lapping the parking…

For Listowel’s Jerry Rozendal, volunteering is a way of life

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

Jerry Rozendal doesn’t do it for the accolades or notoriety – he just enjoys volunteering. 

Dry Streak a relatable rural story which left me wanting

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The strength of the Blyth Festival is its ability to connect with the audience through rural stories. That is the point of theatre, is it not, to evoke emotion, to give perspective, to relate through the characters’ experience?

Lawn bowling enjoyed year after year in Perth County

Claire Drake June 25, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Lawn bowling is one of many summertime games that has been enjoyed year after year in Perth County.

Eastdale Public School hosts annual end-of-year Fun Fair

Nicole Beswitherick June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School held its end-of-year Fun Fair on June 19 at the school grounds.

Sixth fatality in Mapleton collision which claimed the lives of five children

Midwestern Newspapers June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

MAPLETON - A sixth person has died following a serious two-vehicle collision near Conestogo Lake on June 12.

Milverton’s Sully Kipfer drafted by OHL Sarnia Sting

Nicole Beswitherick June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Sixteen-year-old Sully Kipfer has been playing hockey for over a decade and recently received a call telling him he was drafted in the 15th round by the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting.

Kinettes donated to North Perth Pride, Westfield

Submitted June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The Kinette Club of Listowel hosted the final meeting of the year on June 16 and presented donations ‘to some very deserving organizations as we wrapped up another successful year of service.” Donations included a presentation to North Perth Pride.

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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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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

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

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Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

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Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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