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Violence against women on rise locally; isolation, cost of living among factors

Rachel Hammermueller April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

There’s a violent pattern in Huron and Perth counties. It’s noticed cross-organization, -sector, and right next door. Instances of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise locally, and it’s nothing new. 

Aboriginal Alert, Canada’s Indigenous awareness network release latest data

Cory Bilyea April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Indigenous People across Canada continue to go missing at disproportionate rates despite increased awareness efforts, with the statistics revealing the stark reality of systemic issues that contribute to this national crisis.

Trump’s playbook (No, not The Art of The Deal)

Denny Scott April 24, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Unfortunately, Canadian politicians have been taking some practices from US President Donald Trump’s election playbook, and they’re getting caught.

HPPH discusses monitoring food affordability in Huron Perth

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Food, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its recent April 11 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen about food affordability.

Monkton Lions hold easter egg hunt

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Monkton Lions Club held its annual Easter egg hunt the morning of April 19 at the Monkton Lions Pavilion.

Federal candidates address immigration, inflation, foreign affairs, climate change at Palmerston meeting

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

The Minto, Mount Forest, Arthur and Mapleton Chambers of Commerce co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre.

Roy VanSickle celebrates 95th birthday, shares life map to living well

Heather MacEwen April 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Roy VanSickle celebrated his 95th birthday alongside 200 friends and family members…

Monkton Lions host e-waste fundraiser

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

MONKTON – On April 19, Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company…

North Perth Dog Park is building momentum, funding needed; upcoming open house will provide answers to community questions

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Dog Park working group, and members of the community, gathered on the sunny, warm afternoon of Apr. 13 at the pavilion in Listowel’s Memorial Park. 

Pot O’ Gold Lottery donates $30K to Friends of North Perth Library

Kelsey Bent April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Kinsmen donated $30,000 from their Pot O’ Gold Lottery to the Friends of the North…

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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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Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

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

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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