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Pieces of the Past

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Listowel turnbacks for July 31

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel Libro Credit Union branch hosted its second “Bill the Duck”…

Walkerton Herald-Times July 31 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 31, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 31, 1991.

A historical account of expropriation in Listowel

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

To quote Coun. Marc Noordam from the last North Perth Council meeting, “Expropriation has become a dirty word.”

Horatio Walker: one of Canada’s most famous artists who hails from Listowel

Megan Lockhart July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Perth County has spawned its fair share of iconic Canadians throughout history, particularly, a lot…

Remembering Hibbert Township’s rural properties

Submitted July 24, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On Aug. 9, 1889, the Stratford Beacon published an article by the editor of the Mitchell Recorder which recounted his tour of two farms in Hibbert Township.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 24 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 24, 1990:

Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company staff photographs available

Betty Jo Belton July 17, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

A generous member of the community recently donated a collection of photographs, records and other memorabilia from the Malcolm Furniture Company to Stratford-Perth Archives.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 17 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 17, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 12, 1989

With summer comes storms: History of 1916 and 1925 Monkton storms

Cindy J. Sinko July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As we head into summer, we all know that there is a potential for thunder storms and  that there…

Listowel Banner turnbacks for July 10, 2025

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its 35th annual Show n’ Shine…

Walkerton Herald-Times July 10 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 10, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 6, 1988

Walkerton Herald-Times July 3 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 3, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 1, 1987

Celebrating the Dominion of Canada (Canada Day)

Megan Lockhart July 3, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On July 1, 1867 the three British North American provinces were united into the Dominion of Canada, this included the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. After Confederation, the country of Canada consisted of four provinces: Ontario and Quebec (formed through the splitting of what w

‘The junior farmer is much in the fore today’

Submitted June 26, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In July 1915, local papers published the Annual Report from Ontario Minister of Agriculture, James S. Duff.

Walkerton Herald-Times June 26 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers June 26, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From June 28, 1989

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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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North Perth Creative Canvases second annual Juried Art Show and Sale returns

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Creative Canvases (NPCC) have been meeting weekly on each Wednesday…

Listowel Curling Club season kick-off at Parkview Legion Hall

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Construction value tops $66M despite no new housing permits in third quarter

TEESWATER – South Bruce has recorded more than $66 million in construction value so far in 2026, setting a new high for building-permit revenue.

Reduced setbacks approved for Mildmay residential pool project

TEESWATER – Less than half the required distance from the street will separate a planned pool service building in Mildmay from the property line.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

Gieruszak questions the means to measure community investment

To the Editor, In municipal assets, like services, the product is often framed as programs, memberships, facilities, usage, or participation. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fabhaus and Fare Inc. a gallery and bakeshop built to champion emerging artists

“If you’re coming here, I want you to be able to see something you can’t see anywhere else.”

25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon inspires giving

At the end of the seven-hour broadcast, $501,039 was raised towards vital health care projects for hospitals in participating communities, including Chesley, Mount Forest, Palmerston, Wingham, Walkerton, Listowel, Clinton, Hanover and Seaforth.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

Columnists

Construction value tops $66M despite no new housing permits in third quarter

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – South Bruce has recorded more than $66 million in construction value so far in 2026, setting a new high for building-permit revenue.

Reduced setbacks approved for Mildmay residential pool project

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – Less than half the required distance from the street will separate a planned pool service building in Mildmay from the property line.

Council considers fee relief for community service groups

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – South Bruce council is asking staff to examine options for reducing or waiving building permit fees and other municipal charges for community service groups working on local projects.

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