The 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Matthew Rae of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario being elected.
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Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection
The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.
North Perth raises money for housing, homelessness at CNOY
North Perth and area residents walked for housing and homelessness action at Perth-Huron United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event on Feb. 22.
Supplies, equipment, staffing strained by hard-hitting winter storms
The winter storm that rolled in mid-February hit the area with a ferocity that hasn’t been seen in quite some time according to representatives of the Huron, Perth and Bruce Public Works departments, resulting in significant efforts to keep roads open where possible.
Western Ontario baseball players heading to Cuba for cultural exchange
Thirty-two coaches and players from various teams in the Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA) are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they will be travelling to Cuba on March 6 for a week-long baseball and cultural exchange.
School board seeks partners to provide before and after school care programs
Many Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools provide space for licensed childcare providers to offer before and after school services to families.
Listowel Banner turnbacks, Feb. 27, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Perth District Health Unit has released its annual stats on flu shot…
Health care matters to rural Ontario residents
Midwestern Ontario “got discovered” during COVID-19. City residents saw the silver lining as…
Atwood Lions host Rink Fest
The Atwood Lions Club hosted a Rink Fest on the Lions outdoor ice rink on Feb. 22. The event included ice time, games and a food booth.
Paddyfest darts tournament fills the legion
The Listowel Legion was packed on Feb. 22 for the annual Paddyfest Darts Tournament.
Decision time is here
The time for campaigning is over and it’s up to Ontarians to decide.
North Perth dairy barn has roof partially collapse
The roof of a dairy barn located on Perth Rd. 146, between Line 88 and Line 89 partially collapsed at approximately 6 a.m., on Feb. 25, Perth County OPP confirmed to the Banner.
Food Basics in Listowel raised $8,666 for Make Happy Tummies
LISTOWEL – Make Happy Tummies (formerly Toonies for Tummies) is a yearly donation program at Food…
Police investigate break and enter in Perth; fatal snowmobile collision
PERTH EAST – Police are investigating a break and enter at a residential property, a police…
