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Listowel

Cyclones drop games to Sugar Kings, Redhawks in pre-season action

Nicole Beswitherick September 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones took on the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 5 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with about 150 in attendance for the pre-season game.

Howick moving forward with ROD application for beautification project

Nicole Beswitherick September 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program launched in June, replacing the previous Rural Economic Development (RED) program, aiming to create strong businesses, boost economic growth, protect jobs and improve infrastructure in small communities.

Finding a cure

Nicole Beswitherick September 11, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Instagram and found a post that caught my attention. The post stated that, in China, researchers have developed a stem-cell based treatment that “cured” a type one and type two diabetic a year after treatment.

Food, music and goal reveal part of United Way campaign kick off

Heather MacEwen September 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is gearing up for its campaign kickoff celebration…

HPPH looking for dog involved in Listowel incident

Submitted September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Listowel on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, between about 4:30 and 5 p.m. 

Anti-scam efforts at work in Listowel, new business hopes to aid most vulnerable

Rachel Hammermueller September 4, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Noticeable in Listowel the past several months are educational signs warning of the prevalence of scams. Midwestern Newspapers has reported on scams and police education in response, in Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties in eight separate articles in the first six months of 2025.

Purden and Sholdice Hockey School for girls celebrates 11 years

Heather MacEwen September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Purden and Sholdice Hockey School has just wrapped up its11th season of providing a…

Listowel 11U Legionnaires win OBA Provincial Championships

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel 11U Legionnaires capped off last weekend and season by winning the OBA 11U “C” Provincial Championship.

Howick authorizes agreement with Simply Voting Inc. ahead of 2026 municipal election

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its Aug. 12 general council meeting, CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis brought a report seeking council authorization to engage Simply Voting Inc. for the provision of telephone- and internet-based voting services for next year’s election.

Howick approves adoption of Huron County Community Safety and Well Being Plan review

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here was presented with a report on the community safety and wellbeing (CSWB)  plan review for the township at its July 15 meeting.

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

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Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham man wins $100,000 top-prize with OLG Instant ticket

Joyce George, a construction worker from Wingham won a $100,000 prize in Instant Snowflake Multiplier. The winning ticket was purchased at Wingham Minimart on Josephine Street.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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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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Avian flu outbreak on North Perth farm

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - A total of 56,000 turkeys at a North Perth poultry farm will be "humanely depopulated" due to the detection of an outbreak of avian flu.

Wingham man wins $100,000 top-prize with OLG Instant ticket

By Submitted

Joyce George, a construction worker from Wingham won a $100,000 prize in Instant Snowflake Multiplier. The winning ticket was purchased at Wingham Minimart on Josephine Street.

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

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