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Elementary school students competed in the North Regional Track and Field meet at F.E. Madill Secondary School June 4

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The North Regional Track and Field meet saw students from multiple schools compete in track races, shotput, high jump, triple jump and long jump.

The Listowel Memorial Hospital’s annual gala raises $500,000 for breast screening program

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The event saw guests dressed on theme to the ballfields at Atwood to raise funds to continue to expand local healthcare.

Listowel air cadets fundraise to outfit storage trailer, continue training

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Listowel squadron have a temporary fix for an issue – but fundraising efforts continue in earnest. 

Area holds status with province’s second-lowest unemployment rate

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region dropped by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9%.

Spinrite impact significant, but not insurmountable, experts say

Denny Scott June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

While the announcement that Spinrite will be closing its Listowel production facility and storefront will have drastic impacts on the community, organizations are already mobilizing to provide support to those directly impacted by the closure.

Doughnut fundraiser set to benefit 170th Howick Homecoming in 2026

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - While sharing good news and celebrations during its June 3 meeting, council here discussed a doughnut fundraiser happening this month as the start of fundraising for Howick’s homecoming next year.

Howick Township moving to Monday curbside pickup

Nicole Beswitherick June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Curbside waste collection and Howick Landfill operations will be switching from Wednesdays to Mondays effective July 7.

VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program enhances cultural responsiveness in school food programs

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON/PERTH - Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) Southwest Region is proud to announce the continued expansion of its Cultural Enhancement project that includes diverse and culturally relevant menu items and resources throughout the Southwest region.

Boundary Roasting Co. partners with Agriculture Wellness Ontario to support mental health in the farming community

Submitted June 12, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and  Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive  mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.

North Perth council joins push for reinstatement of MPAC assessment cycle

Kelsey Bent June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - After receiving a letter from the Municipality of West Perth, North Perth Council decided during its May 26 meeting to join its neighbour in lobbying the province to reinstate the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) property assessment cycle.

Medical students from Western, Queens visit Listowel for Discovery Week 2025

Nicole Beswitherick June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Queens University, made their way to Listowel May 26 to 30 for Discovery Week 2025.

Walkerton Herald-Times’ June 12, 2025 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers June 12, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From June 14, 1995

Huron-Perth Women’s Institute annual meeting includes speakers on genealogy, herb growing

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON-PERTH - The hostesses from Magestic and Walton Women’s Institute welcomed members to the recent Huron-Perth WI District Annual Meeting.

Remembering Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, est. 1904

Cindy J. Sinko June 12, 2025Business, Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.

Conlee Farms- taking the power of dairy global

Heather MacEwen June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – With June being dairy month across Canada, celebrating the dairy industry, its…

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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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

See all Wingham area articles.

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…

Columnists

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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