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Listowel

Ford not qualified to make education decisions

Denny Scott March 5, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

You know what, Doug Ford is right, we should be extremely careful about what education people are choosing – they should be focusing on actual life skills like riding on your brother’s coat tails or inheriting 40% of a business from your parents.

Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings

Nicole Beswitherick February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

Rachel Hammermueller February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

Music in the Fields reveals 2026 artist lineup

Submitted February 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields has formally announced the artist lineup for its 2026 event, taking place Aug. 27-29 at the town’s Graceland Festival Grounds. 

It Takes a Village hosts its “This is Home” campaign

Nicole Beswitherick February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Listowel’s It Takes a Village hosted its “This is Home” campaign from Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. to Feb. 22 at 8 a.m.

Local theatre groups important part of community life

Betty Jo Belton February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

“Little Theatre” groups or clubs for local thespians have been an important part of community…

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

Marnie Wood February 26, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

MOH: ‘worst of respiratory season is probably behind us’

Nicole Beswitherick February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen shared some positive news in her MOH report at the Feb. 13 Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health meeting.

Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 10 awards in provincial competition

Midwestern Newspapers February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 10 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2025 Better Newspapers Competition awards. The nominations were announced  on Feb. 13.

Listowel Memorial Hospital presents cheque for $26,000 to Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance

Submitted February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Linda Tobin (right) treasurer of Listowel Memorial Hospital, recently presented a…

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Council defers entering into agreement with Waste Management

HOWICK - Council here decided at its April 21 meeting to defer a recommendation brought by their public works manager regarding entering into a solid waste service agreement with Waste Management.

Howick approves two election bylaws

HOWICK - In preparation for the 2026 municipal election, Howick’s CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis reported she has been reviewing applicable bylaws and policies that are required to be reviewed and updated prior to the beginning of nomination period.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Greenock Seniors April 28 card scores

GREENOCK - Greenock Seniors card scores for April 28

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council defers entering into agreement with Waste Management

HOWICK - Council here decided at its April 21 meeting to defer a recommendation brought by their public works manager regarding entering into a solid waste service agreement with Waste Management.

Howick approves two election bylaws

HOWICK - In preparation for the 2026 municipal election, Howick’s CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis reported she has been reviewing applicable bylaws and policies that are required to be reviewed and updated prior to the beginning of nomination period.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

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Council defers entering into agreement with Waste Management

By Nicole Beswitherick

HOWICK - Council here decided at its April 21 meeting to defer a recommendation brought by their public works manager regarding entering into a solid waste service agreement with Waste Management.

Greenock Seniors April 28 card scores

By Submitted

GREENOCK - Greenock Seniors card scores for April 28

Howick approves two election bylaws

By Nicole Beswitherick

HOWICK - In preparation for the 2026 municipal election, Howick’s CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis reported she has been reviewing applicable bylaws and policies that are required to be reviewed and updated prior to the beginning of nomination period.

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