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Listowel

The Kingdom of God: belong, believe, become

Kevin Nethercott November 13, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The Kingdom of God is not just about me – it’s about us, a community living here and now as heaven comes to earth through our walk with Jesus.

Community Living North Perth raises funds for future housing project; holds evening of celebration

Rachel Hammermueller November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Municipality of North Perth donated land to build a future 15-unit supported housing project at 580 Main Street W. Currently, there are 47 adults living with developmental disabilities in North Perth waiting for a home.

City slicker Doug needs to remember rural voters (again)

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This might sound a bit repetitive (mainly because it is) but I get the feeling that Etobicoke native, bona fide city slicker and Ontario Premier Doug Ford (and trust me, his pedigree came first for a reason) really doesn’t get the vast majority of the province he represents (at least from a...

U15A West Coast Whitecaps claim 2-1 victory over Southeast Surge

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey in the area over the past week.

Province announces plan to consolidate conservation authorities

Midwestern Newspapers November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks announced plans to create a provincial board-governed agency, the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency, to provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to conservation authorities (CAs).

New AMDSB Trustee named for Stratford

Submitted November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) announced on Oct. 31 a new trustee for the Stratford area.

North Perth resident touched by family connection to Dresden disaster

Jack Hovius November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Pieces of the Past, Rural

There are no ordinary people. Have you ever stopped to think about that?  Every person has a unique story to tell, and these stories help us to shape our collective consciousness of what it means to be human.

Cyclones ride high, hit roadblock in last week’s games

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones travelled to the Pat Stapleton Arena on Oct. 30 to take on the Sarnia Legionnaires.

Two families touched by war

Jessica Carter November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

Last month, my article included a short history of The Maples, a home built by J.C. Hay.  While…

Charles Jackson: Canadian soldier, Stratford resident

Betty Jo Belton November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Last year a descendent of the brother of Charles Jackson, a Canadian soldier who died in action…

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Ironmen force overtime in game one of PJHL playoffs against Hanover

After forcing overtime and being edged out 2-1 in the first game of a playoff series with the Hanover Barons, the Wingham Ironmen were downed 6-2 by the Barons on home ice over the weekend.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

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The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

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Ironmen force overtime in game one of PJHL playoffs against Hanover

By Denny Scott

After forcing overtime and being edged out 2-1 in the first game of a playoff series with the Hanover Barons, the Wingham Ironmen were downed 6-2 by the Barons on home ice over the weekend.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

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