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Clachan School in North Easthope destroyed by fire

Submitted April 17, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

S.S. #3 North Easthope, or as it was also known, the Clachan school, had a long history, with many children having graced the desks there.

Perth County approves 2025 budget in principle

Midwestern Newspapers April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

At a special meeting on April 10, Perth County Council adopted the 2025 capital and operating budgets in principle.

Looking for Easter Hope

Submitted April 17, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

As I read the news each morning, my heart sinks within me.  There is so much hurt in the world that it often feels overwhelming.

Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition

Midwestern Newspapers April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.

Conners takes eighth place at 89th Masters Tournament

Kelsey Bent April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - The 89th Masters Tournament, at the famous Augusta National Golf Club on April 10-13, included in the field, for the eighth time in his career, Corey Conners.

Request for picnic tables declined

Kelsey Bent April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Farm and Maker Market requested in a letter to council that fees associated with renting picnic tables for the event, which is to take place at Between The Lines on April 27, be waived.

Contributed photo The Minto 81’s are on their way to the national Allan Cup playoff tournament after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) playoffs.

Minto 81’s aiming for national prize at Allan Cup tournament

Denny Scott April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Minto 81’s are heading to the national Allan Cup after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) championships.

Council approves fall tree sale

Kelsey Bent April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth agreed to launch the Plant A Tree Grow A Future sale in the fall of 2025.

North Perth council removes regulations for taxi businesses

Kelsey Bent April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Taxis and ride-sharing options could grow, as North Perth Council moved to remove regulations for taxi businesses at its April 7 meeting.

New installation of utility poles leave Howick residents, council upset

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 8 meeting, council here discussed the installation of new utility poles once again in unfinished business.

Huron Perth, Ontario shows increased number of measles cases

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received an update on the ongoing measles outbreak at its recent meeting on April 11.

Howick passes new budget bylaw

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here recently passed bylaw 21-2025, being a bylaw to adopt the 2025 municipal budget, and repealed bylaw 12-2025

U15 and U13 Celtics boys wrap up season in Mitchell

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MITCHELL – In year-end basketball play over the weekend, the U15 boys fought hard throughout all…

First Listowel all-girls basketball team places second in year-end championship

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MITCHELL – North Perth girls league basketball wrapped up their season in Mitchell over the…

Trinity Church rummage sale; another year, another success

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

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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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