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Cyclones secure win over Rockets

Nicole Beswitherick January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones, 10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL), were back on home ice on Jan. 16 to take on the Strathroy Rockets (9th in the Western Conference of the GOHL).

Music Hall Apartments achieves 75 per cent of fundraising goal

Submitted January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - With $529,031 already raised during the capital campaign, United Housing is looking to achieve their goal of $705,000 for the Music Hall Apartments project in downtown Listowel.

The Stratford furniture show

Cindy J. Sinko January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Stratford was once well-known as one of Canada’s key furniture manufacturing cities. At its peak, the city was reported to be responsible for one-sixth of Canada’s total furniture output.

North Perth dissolves committee after sale of Perth Meadows

Kelsey Bent January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Tying up perhaps the last loose ends associated with the former municipal asset, council voted to dissolve the committee which governed Perth Meadows.

Listowel home to largest, most advanced egg grading facility in Canada

Nicole Beswitherick January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Listowel facility of Gray Ridge Eggs is now the largest and most advanced egg grading facility in all of Canada, according to officials.

United Way report tells local stories of the housing crisis

Submitted January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

In a new report, UWPH’s Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC) shares the voices of Perth-Huron residents affected by rising housing costs, with quotes drawn from a survey conducted in 2024.

Southeast Surge sweep Silver Stick Finals in New Market, claim top spot

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey action for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Cory Bilyea January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Kelsey Bent January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

North Perth declares Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic

Kelsey Bent January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

North Perth Council joined 107 other municipalities across the province in declaring Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic, following West Perth in 2025, and Stratford in 2023. 

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Southeast’s Surge up and down for Sunday hockey results

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Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)

Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…

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Numbers on homelessness speak for themselves – trying to solve 2026 crisis, 1970s funding not working

Recent data released by Wellington County and Guelph shows 85,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2025, up eight per cent from the previous year.

Arran-Elderslie receives water infrastructure funding from provincial government

CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, recently announced approval for significant funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream. 

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Southeast’s Surge up and down for Sunday hockey results

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Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan

HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.

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Editorial

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.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Southeast’s Surge up and down for Sunday hockey results

By Heather MacEwen

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Salvation Army receives generous donation from Listowel Agricultural Society

By Heather MacEwen

The Listowel Salvation Army Food bank was grateful to receive a generous $4,000 donation from the…

Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)

By Heather MacEwen

Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…

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