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Council unanimously votes to begin expropriation process for trail connectivity to Gowanstown

Kelsey Bent July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council agreed to follow a staff recommendation to begin the process to expropriate property to connect the North Perth Trail to Gowanstown.

Country stars join the celebration at Hayloft Music Festival

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, News

LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.

Listowel Agricultural Fair weekend a success

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The 169th Listowel Agricultural Fair ran from July 17 to 20.

Howick Council expresses interest for daycare facility in township

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here endorsed a report at its July 15 meeting recommending the establishment of a daycare facility in the township.

Long-time Listowel Banner Editor, Marion Duke to officially open Listowel’s 150th Anniversary weekend

Kelsey Bent July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Long-time voice of the community and past editor of the Listowel Banner, Marion Duke, is slated to officially kick-start Listowel’s 150th Anniversary at its opening ceremonies on Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Listowel Clock Tower.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 24 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 24, 1990:

Are new provincial policies getting in the way of uncovering history?

Kelsey Bent July 24, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

A recent conversation at North Perth Council, about policy changes to come from Ontario’s Bill 17, reminded me of an article I read in the Guardian from a few years ago.

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Monkton Muskrats beginning to ‘gel’ as season pushes on

Denny Scott July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Monkton Muskrats of the Huron County Fastball league have “been on a bit of a roller coaster” this season according to team representative Scott Kemp.

North Perth closes Kin Trail Bridge in Listowel

Kelsey Bent July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - On July 21, the Municipality of North Perth posted on their social media platforms that the Kin Trail Bridge, located between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, will be closed for maintenance during the week of July 21-25.

Jillian Ohm crowned 2025-26 Listowel Fair Ambassador

Kelsey Bent July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Judges were in agreement on two things at the Listowel Fair Ambassador competition. The first was that this was one of the toughest competitions that they had judged; and the second, that Jillian Ohm should be crowned the 2025-26 ambassador of the fair. 

Third annual Dodgers Memorial Mens Slowpitch Tournament raises money to sponsor children in LMBA

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The third annual Dodgers Memorial Mens Slowpitch Tournament was held from July 18 to 20.

Senior, Junior Legionnaires take on the Mitchell Astros

Midwestern Newspapers July 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MITCHELL - The Senior Listowel Legionnaires went up against the Mitchell Astros on Friday, July 4 in Mitchell – losing 5-3.

Public health releases 2024 annual report

Submitted July 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently announced the HPPH 2024 Annual Report is now available online. 

Bark and Bite fundraiser for Milverton Dog Park a success

Heather MacEwen July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The first of three fundraisers in support of the Milverton Dog Park was held July 10 at Perth East…

Howick Huron County Cruisers Car Show

Rain doesn’t dampen Huron County Cruisers car show

Denny Scott July 17, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Not even the near-torrential rain that pushed through the area on July 11 could keep people away from the Huron County Cruisers’ annual car show in Howick The event featured dozens of vehicles, a food truck and plenty of conversation about the vintage and antique vehicles...

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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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