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North Perth Cruisers hold first of 2025 Retro Revival Cruise Nights

Patrick Raftis May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – North Perth Cruisers held the first of their 2025 series of Retro Revival Cruise…

Walk for Alzhemier’s held in Listowel

Denny Scott May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, benefiting the Alzheimer Society of Canada, took place on the weekend. In Listowel, the walk was held at Between the Lines.

Free art hunt accepting artists, creators

Submitted May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Community members are invited to join the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21.

Looking into the short-lived Dublin newspaper in Perth County

Claire Drake May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Did you know Perth County’s Dublin once had its own newspaper? Just over 100 years ago, residents could read the local news in The Dublin Standard.

Midwestern’s Peggy Haasnoot receives Silver Quill

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett presented Peggy Haasnoot with a Silver Quill Award on May 15.

Maplevue Farms celebrating World Milk Day with June 1 open house

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Falling on a Sunday this year, Doug and Dave Johnston of Maplevue Farms in North Perth are taking the opportunity to offer the community a look at their dairy farming process

Midwestern Newspapers celebrates industry recognition

Midwestern Newspapers May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers staff received awards earned in the 2024 Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition at a presentation ceremony here on May 15.

Duck Race for Friends of the Library makes waves

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Listowel’s Spring Duck Race made a triumphant return over the weekend.

Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.

Listowel firefighters host breakfast

Denny Scott May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The Listowel Firefighters held a breakfast at the Listowel Ag grounds over the weekend. 

Perth OPP seeking assistance with collisions, break and enter

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred May 15.

North Perth councillors call strong mayor powers anti-democratic

Kelsey Bent May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - At its April 29 meeting, North Perth Council requested a report from staff to help council members to understand the new strong mayor powers, in order to avoid exploiting them.

Howick Township to revise municipal alcohol policy

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here will be revising its current alcohol policy to improve usability for stakeholders and maintain compliance with legislation.

Annual ‘free art hunt’ accepting artists and creators for upcoming event

Heather MacEwen May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Join in the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21. The all-day…

Milverton dog park preparations underway

Heather MacEwen May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

Local dog sparks community engagement, leading up to fundraising campaign

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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.

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.

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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…

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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