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Wingham soccer team switches leagues, division to face challenges

Denny Scott July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Soccer players in Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties have the opportunity to play in an elite, Tier-1 league through the Wingham BU18 squad.

Gorrie Parks Board slow pitch tournament declared municipally significant

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here pulled a letter out of correspondence at its recent June 24 meeting, declaring the Gorrie Parks Board Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Tournament scheduled for July 18 to 19 to be of municipal significance.

Corey Conners honoured with new photo op installation at Listowel Golf Club

Midwestern Newspapers July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - A new photo-worthy landmark has officially been unveiled at the Listowel Golf Club – celebrating PGA Tour winner Corey Conners.

15U Avengers boys headed to the Canadian Championships

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

ELMA - The 15U Elma Avengers boys team punched their tickets to the Canadian Championships in Manitoba in August.

Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park

Rachel Hammermueller July 3, 2025Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here waived a building permit fee for the Bluevale Community Committee at their June 17 meeting, effectively helping proposed work on the dugouts at the Pioneer Park baseball diamond come to fruition. 

Curling club receives Trillium funding

Submitted July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced on June 18 that the Ontario government has provided the Listowel Curling Club with $49,700 in funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream.

Top LDSS athletes recognized for outstanding performances

Kelsey Bent July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Maddy Hinsperger, Curtis Strickler, Reece Cameron and Armando Tecsa were named Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) athletes of the year at a banquet hosted at the school on June 18.

Dent, Van Dyk tie and break 22-year-old record

Denny Scott July 2, 2025Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER - Holden Dent and Carson Van Dyk broke the record for the intermediate 400-metre race earlier this month at track and field at Sacred Heart School in Teeswater.

Senior Legionnaires lineup ‘shows promise’ as season gets underway

Submitted June 26, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

After a long winter and challenging spring training, the Listowel Senior Legionnaires have recently kicked off their Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) season.

Elma Minor Ball marks annual Minor Ball Days June 20 – 21

Submitted June 26, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

There were two days packed full of games and fun for players and fans.

Wingham and Clinton U18 girls soccer teams face off

Submitted June 26, 2025Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

There was tough action on the soccer pitch in Clinton as the U18 Girls teams from Wingham and…

Howick Hawks host Listowel Legionnaires June 14 for minor ball day

Rachel Hammermueller June 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Minor Ball Day on June 14 at the Gorrie Ball Diamond saw the U18 Howick Hawks host the…

The Famous Players annual tournament saw golfers teeing-off at Maitland Links Golf Club

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Forty nine golfers took part in the fourth annual Famous Players golf tournament on June 14 at the…

Local highland dancers set to compete on international stage in Scotland

Submitted June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

ATWOOD - A group of talented dancers from the Sim School of Highland Dance in Embro, Ontario, will be heading overseas this July to compete in several Highland Games in Scotland, over the course of a three week span.

Local runners took to the streets for Pride fun run

Submitted June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Runners met up at Listowel District Secondary School for the Pride Fun Run on June 14 in Listowel and set out on a 5km run wearing their most colourful gear to celebrate Pride Month. 

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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