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Listowel

North Perth Mayor uses Strong Mayor Powers to issue housing opportunity scan directive

Submitted June 11, 2026Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Mayor Todd Kasenberg has issued a mayoral directive under the municipality’s strong mayor powers, directing staff to undertake a North Perth Housing Acceleration Opportunity Scan aimed at identifying practical opportunities to increase housing supply – including housing that would be c

Perth County Council approves subdivision extending Woodview Drive, Atwood

Kelsey Bent June 11, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - An application for a draft plan of subdivision was narrowly passed by Perth  County Council last week.

Things to do locally on summer break

Jessica Carter June 11, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

It is the second week of June and summer seems suddenly upon us.

Feedback requested for Listowel’s west end development plans

Kelsey Bent June 11, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - An open house will be hosted on June 17 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex  to collect input from residents about two development options for Listowel’s west end.

Stratford school celebrates May Day, elects May Queen

Cindy J. Sinko June 11, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

The Stratford Normal School was a staple in Perth County’s educational landscape from the time it opened in 1908. Students from across southwestern Ontario attended the school to pursue their teacher training and begin careers in education.

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

Submitted June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Rachel Hammermueller June 4, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Rachel Hammermueller June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

Flag raising kicks off Pride Month in North Perth

Rachel Hammermueller June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Pride flag rose at the North Perth Municipal Office on June 1 to mark the start of Pride Month. North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg opened the event with the above comment, speaking to the community he hopes continues to be built here, one of inclusivity.

Annual Listowel Firefighter’s Breakfast- a success

Heather MacEwen June 4, 2026Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Agricultural Hall was the scene of the annual Listowel Firefighters’ Breakfast over…

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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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Associate Medical Officer of Health named for HPPH

HURON/PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently shared in a media release that the Ministry of Health has approved the appointment of Dr. Lauren Hayward as Associate Medical Officer of Health for HPPH.

Alzheimer society announces new executive director

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

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce plans $2,000 top-up for local business grant program

TEESWATER – Local entrepreneurs could receive up to $7,000 toward starting or expanding a business through a program that combines a Bruce County grant with additional municipal funding. 

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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ministry confirms Pinkerton dam ‘top priority’

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody provided Midwestern Newspapers with an update from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, regarding the Pinkerton dam situation.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

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

See all Walkerton area articles.

Associate Medical Officer of Health named for HPPH

HURON/PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently shared in a media release that the Ministry of Health has approved the appointment of Dr. Lauren Hayward as Associate Medical Officer of Health for HPPH.

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.

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

South Bruce plans $2,000 top-up for local business grant program

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – Local entrepreneurs could receive up to $7,000 toward starting or expanding a business through a program that combines a Bruce County grant with additional municipal funding. 

Associate Medical Officer of Health named for HPPH

By Submitted

HURON/PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently shared in a media release that the Ministry of Health has approved the appointment of Dr. Lauren Hayward as Associate Medical Officer of Health for HPPH.

Ministry confirms Pinkerton dam ‘top priority’

By Pauline Kerr

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody provided Midwestern Newspapers with an update from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, regarding the Pinkerton dam situation.

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