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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

Midwestern Newspapers May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

Rachel Hammermueller May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

North Perth Pride planning month of family-fun events

Rachel Hammermueller May 14, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

North Perth Pride is gearing up for another month of celebration with events kicking off May 30 and continuing all through June.

Listowel’s first ribfest coming May 22 – 24

Abigail Brubacher May 14, 2026Contests, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Agricultural Society is hosting its first annual ribfest from May 22 to 24.

Serious collision in Perth East under investigation

Submitted May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - Perth County OPP are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred May 8 at a intersection of Line 47 and Perth Road 107.

Castlemore Dental’s Dr. Raj Khanuja honoured with Canada’s Volunteer Award

Submitted May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Dr. Raj Khanuja, affiliated with Castlemore Dental, has been named a recipient of the Canada’s Volunteer Awards – a national program that recognizes Canadians who make exceptional contributions to their communities through volunteerism.

Listowel’s Walter Renwick Knox: chief coach of Ontario Athletic Commission

Submitted May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Sports have long played a significant role in the history of Perth County. This legacy is reflected in the many talented athletes who have emerged from communities across the county.

‘Around the Table’ brings ESL students to fire department for meal, education

Submitted May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News

The North Perth Fire Department recently welcomed several classes of English as a Second Language (ESL) students from the Avon Maitland District School Board Centre for Employment to the department’s headquarters.

Listowel McDonald’s sets store record, raising $16,000 for Ronald McDonald House and Salvation Army Food Bank

Heather MacEwen May 14, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL- The local McDonald’s franchise was a flurry of action on May 6 for their 32nd annual…

Howick to receive over $12,000 for five lifeguard positions

Nicole Beswitherick May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Howick Township has been approved for five pool lifeguard positions this year, an increase from last year, in through a  $12,320 grant from its application for Canada Summer Jobs.

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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.

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.

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.

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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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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.

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.

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