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Sr. Legionnaires post 10 point win in May 30 home opener

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Forest City Frost fell to the Listowel Legionnaires 12-2 at the home opener match on May 30. 

Local author launches new book, announces renovations to old Theatre 311

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - A combination of events at the old Theatre 311 building will signify new owner Christopher Malcom’s, intentions to renovate and reopen the theatre.

Atwood firefighters breakfast a success

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

ATWOOD – The North Perth Fire Department annually hosts breakfasts at all fire department…

Ontario’s Minister of Education visits Listowel Eastdale Public School

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In the good news section of the May 27 AMDSB trustee meeting, Chair Michael Bannerman shared that on May 20 Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, visited Listowel Eastdale Public School, accompanied by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.

AMDSB investigating new scenario in boundary review

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - As the Avon Maitland District School Board of Trustees was reviewing the final adjusted options in the North Perth Boundary Review, which aims to solve overpopulation at local schools, yet another option was suggested for investigation.

Fire at Walmart closed store for multiple days, store now reopened

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Walmart Listowel announced via its social media pages that it reopened on May 29 after a fire occurred.

Community Living North Perth opens new home with support from $200,000 Trillium Foundation grant

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A ribbon-cutting for the Community Living North Perth’s (CLNP) opening of a new home in Listowel’s west end was held on Friday May 30.

North Perth raises Pride flag on June 2

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - On behalf of the Municipality of North Perth, Mayor Todd Kasenberg and a representative of the North Perth Pride Committee Billy Robertson spoke to the crowd gathered at the municipal office on June 2.

14th annual North Perth Character Run a success, had over 230 participants

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The 14th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 29 with over 230…

Maplevue Farms celebrates World Milk Day

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH - June 1 every year marks World Milk Day.

County launches brochure for Local Food Week

Submitted June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

STRATFORD - Perth County is  celebrating Local Food Week (June 2–8) with the official launch of the 2025 Explore brochure.

Spinrite closes doors in Listowel after 73 years of manufacturing

Kelsey Bent June 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A business that has long been associated with the identity of the town of Listowel, Spinrite announced on June 3 that it will be closing its doors locally. 

Lobb back as opposition critic for digital government

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Local MP Ben Lobb was reappointed as the critic for digital government, with the added portfolio of artificial intelligence in Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s shadow cabinet.

North Perth Dog Park working group hosts open house

Rachel Hammermueller May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Dog Park working group hosted an open house at Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 14, providing education on their design and plans for the town’s first official dog park. 

Encountering the risen Jesus

Fred Erb May 29, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Our Easter celebrations are over for this year, but are there any signs that the resurrection of…

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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.

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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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