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Wingham BU18 squad finishes out season in third place of higher league

Denny Scott August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – After being shut-out in the final two games of the season, the Wingham BU18 United Team…

Perth County lifts burn ban

Submitted August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - As of noon on Aug. 25,  the open air fire ban has been lifted for Perth County and the City of Stratford.

Creating ‘soft summer drinks’ during a ‘dry’ summer

Megan Lockhart August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Looking for some inspiration for refreshing summer drinks for the upcoming long weekend? In July of…

South Maitland River drainage work will have impact on wide region

Kelsey Bent August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In a public meeting during the North Perth Aug. 11 council meeting, drainage work to the Maitland River was discussed.

Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 28 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 28, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From August 24, 1994

Speed limit changes coming to County Road 4 – Clinton to Londesborough, roads approaching Mayne Corners

Denny Scott August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

A number of Huron County roads will see speed-limit changes in the coming weeks as a result of, primarily, residential and commercial properties that have developed on the edges of communities.

Elma U13 Avengers capture Perth League gold

Submitted August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

WINGHAM - The Elma U13 Avengers travelled to Wingham for their year end tournament August 22-24.

Author details caregiving, mother-daughter relationship and intricacies in new book

Rachel Hammermueller August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Author and Perth County-native Donna Costa released her newest book Aug. 1, a memoir, documenting and illustrating her experience caring for her mother living with Alzheimer’s.

North Perth Cruisers Retro Revival Series continues to grow

Heather MacEwen August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

A large crowd came out to the North Perth Cruisers Retro Revival Friday Series held at the Canadian…

The origin and significance of sundials

Submitted August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Sundials are the oldest method of telling time and use the movement of the sun in the sky to cast a shadow on a marked plate, thereby revealing the hour of day.

Outback Tree Farm hosts CTFO field day

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - Tim and Christine Diebel of Outback Tree Farm, located east of Listowel, hosted the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) field day event on Aug. 16.

Gorrie Gators celebrate end of season

Nicole Beswitherick August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

GORRIE - The Gorrie Gators swim team celebrated the end of its swim season on Aug. 13 at the Howick Optimist Pool.

Yesterday Once More goes back to the ‘70s

Marlene Ottens August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

DRAYTON – As someone whose teen years happened during the 1970s, I was really looking forward to…

Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 21 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 21, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From August 23 1993.

New tender reduces janitorial costs for Perth County

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - A tender for new janitorial services at the four county-owned administrative facilities will reduce costs to $61,316 annually, over a three-year term.

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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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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

An underwhelming performance  saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.

See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Election update

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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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Election update

By Midwestern Newspapers

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

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Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

By Nicole Beswitherick

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

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