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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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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

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Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

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Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

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Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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