Pieces of the Past - Midwestern Newspapers

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Thanksgiving in the past’s paper pages

Claire Drake October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Essential for many Thanksgiving celebrations is the turkey dinner which is served with a selection…

Listowel Banner turnbacks for October 16, 2025

Submitted October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Following the lowering of the Maitland River, the park has been a hive of…

Practical jokes, a whistling musician and the ‘Vine Pullers’: Campbell Cork journies into Wingham’s past

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025News, Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) had a special visitor at its Oct. 1 meeting, bringing in local historian and author Campbell Cork to share some of his stories about the small rural town.

Local perspective on 1903 Throne Speech

Betty Jo Belton October 9, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Early in 1903 King Edward VII was called upon to open the British Parliament with a speech from the Throne.

Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 9 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers October 9, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From October 11, 1995

Listowel Banner turnbacks, Oct. 2, 2025

Submitted October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – David Carson Farms & Auctions acted as a layover facility for horses…

Heritage homes and inhabitants part 2

Jessica Carter October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This month’s home snapshots take a look at two Hay family homes. The first home is currently…

Elma Agricultural Fair ‘one of the best in the district’

Cindy J. Sinko October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Fall fair season is upon us once again, bringing with it the sights, sounds, and tastes that remind us of harvest time and rural community spirit.

Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 2 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers October 2, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From October 3, 1990

Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 25 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers September 25, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From September 27, 1989

Spooky season is upon us

Megan Lockhart September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

“Spooky Season” is upon us! Perth County has seen its fair share of ghastly and ghostly stories throughout its history.

Listowel Banner turnbacks: September 25, 2025

Submitted September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel Terry Fox Run raised approximately $8,000 as 91 participants…

Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 18 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers September 18, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Sept. 14, 1988

Clashes between Catholics and Protestants reach tipping point in mid-1800s

Claire Drake September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

With large personalities steering the development of Stratford and Perth County in the 1840s,…

Listowel turnbacks, Sept. 18, 2025

Midwestern Newspapers September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – David Carson Farms & Auctions acted as a layover facility for horses…

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon.

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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