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Cyclones capture two wins in outstanding weekend effort

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones earned a close 4-3 victory last Friday against the Sarnia…

Youth engage with their community through Atwood Lions Cubs

Rachel Hammermueller October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Last spring, Sydney McCourt noticed a significant change. Kids were becoming less and less engaged with their community.

Appeal for familial DNA of missing Stratford residents from 1967 successful

Submitted October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 22, 1967, the Huron County OPP received a missing person’s report involving two men that had departed for a fishing excursion from the Port of Goderich and were never seen again.

Atwood quilting group celebrates 25 years of community, friendship

Kelsey Bent October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The quilting group of the Atwood United Church was recently celebrated during a church service on their 25 anniversary, with an original member in attendance.

Listowel Turnbacks, Oct. 31, 2024

Midwestern Newspapers October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – Voters made a clear choice, electing Doug Kellum as North Perth’s deputy…

Howick Fire holds firefighters breakfast Oct. 20

Kelsey Bent October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick firefighter, Nathan Lock, is pictured cooking at the Howick Firefighter’s Breakfast fundraiser on Oct. 20 at the Howick Fire Station.

Who are our neighbours?

Beth Kerr October 31, 2024Columns, Opinion

While Christians can disagree on many things, I think most of us agree with Jesus when he said that…

Encampments becoming permanent reminders of ‘hobo jungles’

Pauline Kerr October 31, 2024Columns

We were alarmed when it became apparent people were spending cold, winter nights in doorways,…

North Perth Chamber’s Business Excellence Celebration a night to remember

Submitted October 31, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The North Perth Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its Business Excellence Celebration evening, with 155 attendees, including businesses, sponsors, and nominees, gathering for a memorable night of recognition and celebration.

Local kids meet their favourite characters at Listowel Public Library

Patrick Raftis October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Local youngsters got a chance to meet some of their favourite characters at the Listowel Public Library on Oct. 26.

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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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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.

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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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