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Stratford-Perth Residental Hospice announces members of volunteer program

Submitted July 9, 2026News

STRATFORD – Residents of Stratford and Perth County know the importance of having a residential hospice in the area, at a time of need.

Arrest made in Listowel disturbance call

Submitted July 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Police

LISTOWEL – One individual has been arrested and two charges have been laid following an investigation here on June 30.

Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

Kelsey Bent July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

Kelsey Bent July 2, 2026News

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

North Perth Council approves details in Community Living’s build plan

Kelsey Bent July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at Community Living North Perth’s new build, and gave its first approval.

Perth County projects minimum 7.98% hike to budget in 2027

Kelsey Bent July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Perth County Council had its first glimpse at the 2027 budget on June 18.

Senior Legionnaires win 16-1 over Port Elgin

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond in Listowel on June 26 to take on the Port Elgin White Sox.

Red Top Berries hosts annual Summer Kick-Off event

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH – Red Top Berries held its annual Summer Kick-Off event on June 27, drawing families in to pick their own strawberries.

Queen Elizabeth II visits Perth County

Submitted July 2, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past, Rural

It was during this week, 29 years ago, that communities across Perth County were gripped by “Royal Mania” when Queen Elizabeth II visited during an official Royal Tour of Canada.

Perth County OPP lay 66 stop sign-related charges in one week

Submitted July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

OPP across the region continue to focus on stop sign and complete stop education and safety. 

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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