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This weekend saw a lively game as part of the Huron County Fastbal League – with the Brussels Bangers hosting the Monkton Muskrats July 25 at home. Golden hour backdropped an evening of epic catches, ambitious dives and an altogether entertaining game for onlookers. The Bangers edged out the Muskrats 8-7. (Rachel Hammermueller photo)

Bangers edge out Muskrats, Belmore sits in top spot of fastball league

Denny Scott July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

This weekend saw a lively game as part of the Huron County Fastbal League – with the Brussels…

Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrap up it’s inaugural season

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrapped up it’s inaugural season this past weekend.

Highland Dancers successful at ScotDance Canada National Championship

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Two students from the Adele Campbell School of Highland Dance in Harriston competed in the ScotDance Canada National Championship in Ottawa July 5-8.

Conners finishes 10th at Open Championship

Submitted July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Corey Conners has pulled off another top-10 finish at a major tournament.

Junior Legionnaires come out with strong 11-1 weekend win

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Junior Legionnaires played at home at the John Bell Diamond on Friday, July 18 against the North Middlesex Sluggers.

Monkton Muskrats

Monkton Muskrats beginning to ‘gel’ as season pushes on

Denny Scott July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Monkton Muskrats of the Huron County Fastball league have “been on a bit of a roller coaster” this season according to team representative Scott Kemp.

Belmore Stingers

Stingers take top spot in Huron County fastball league

Denny Scott July 24, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Belmore Stingers are sitting atop the Huron County Fastball League, moving ahead of the Sebringville Sting with a win over Milverton over the weekend.

Third annual Dodgers Memorial Mens Slowpitch Tournament raises money to sponsor children in LMBA

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The third annual Dodgers Memorial Mens Slowpitch Tournament was held from July 18 to 20.

Wroxeter-Wingham Rippers

Rippers continue to push forward after rough season start

Denny Scott July 24, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Despite a slow start to the season, Chad Martin, representative of the Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers, says the team is pulling together.

Senior, Junior Legionnaires take on the Mitchell Astros

Midwestern Newspapers July 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MITCHELL - The Senior Listowel Legionnaires went up against the Mitchell Astros on Friday, July 4 in Mitchell – losing 5-3.

Wingham infielder Moran drafted by MLB’s Royals in 13th round

Midwestern Newspapers July 17, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Tyson Moran, a 19-year-old out of Wingham, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) 2025 draft on Monday.

Wingham BU18 United

Denny Scott July 17, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Wingham BU18 United team, which pulls players from across Huron, Bruce and Perth…

Legionnaires in action last week

Midwestern Newspapers July 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Senior Listowel Legionnaires had a busy week with three games.

Tyson Moran

Wingham infielder Moran drafted by MLB’s Royals in 13th round

Denny Scott July 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Tyson Moran, a 19-year-old out of Wingham, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) 2025 draft on Monday.

Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park dugout plans

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 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. 

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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.

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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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