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North Perth chooses not to donate surplus fire tanker

Kelsey Bent October 22, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Five days after Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, North Perth council decided not to donate a surplus fire tanker to the Indigenous Fire Marshal Service.

Perth East candidates answer questions

Denny Scott October 15, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Candidates for the upcoming Perth East municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Howick candidates answer questions

Denny Scott October 15, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Candidates for the upcoming Howick municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Listowel Cyclones claim victory on home ice against Nationals

Nicole Beswitherick October 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones had another outstanding game on home ice on Friday, Oct. 2.

Howick community centre fills for all-candidates meeting

Nicole Beswitherick October 15, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Howick Optimist Club hosted the Oct. 7 forum, as they have for every municipal election since 1991 one Optimist member shared, at the Howick Community Centre.

JM Hutchison Distilling talks prohibition at recent North Perth Chamber event

Kelsey Bent October 15, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Jason Hutchison of JM Hutchison Distilling walked guests through the standard whiskey tasting that people would experience at his distillery during the recent event hosted with the North Perth Chamber. 

Salvation Army community Wild Game Dinner

Submitted October 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Salvation Army Community Services presents the first Wild Game Dinner on Oct. 23.  Located at the Listowel Agriculture Hall, doors open at 5:45 p.m.

AMDSB reviews enrolment trends with focus on Brookside, Listowel growth

Kelsey Bent October 15, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH – Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees reviewed the Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) at its September meeting. This plan includes student enrolment data, school space capacities, and area demographic data, as well as recommendations that will be the basis for staff’s work

Salvation Army community Wild Game Dinner

Heather MacEwen October 15, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner

The Listowel Salvation Army Community Services presents the first Wild Game Dinner on Oct. 23. …

North Perth Pride requests crosswalk in downtown Listowel, Councillor says policy should come first

Kelsey Bent October 15, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Although the Municipality of North Perth has raised the Pride Flag every June since 2022, it has not occurred without turbulence.

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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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Duncan takes deputy spot in North Perth

Matthew Duncan scored a definitive victory over Allan Rothwell for the deputy mayor position in the North Perth municipal election.

Howick releases unofficial election results

While Reeve Doug Hargrave er was acclaimed to his position with Howick council, there was still races for the deputy reeve position and three councillors.

See all Listowel area articles.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

Construction value tops $66M despite no new housing permits in third quarter

TEESWATER – South Bruce has recorded more than $66 million in construction value so far in 2026, setting a new high for building-permit revenue.

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Elphick takes deputy position in Brockton, Travale , Clark, Hoffarth and McLean lead councillor vote

WALKERTON – With 12 candidates vying for six positions, and Mayor Chris Peabody acclaimed, there…

Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wright claims North Huron Reeve position in tight race

 According to unofficial results, incumbent North Huron Councillor Mitch Wright has edged out former Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip for the Reeveship in the North Huron Municipal election.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Duncan takes deputy spot in North Perth

By Denny Scott

Matthew Duncan scored a definitive victory over Allan Rothwell for the deputy mayor position in the North Perth municipal election.

Wright claims North Huron Reeve position in tight race

By Denny Scott

 According to unofficial results, incumbent North Huron Councillor Mitch Wright has edged out former Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip for the Reeveship in the North Huron Municipal election.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

By Denny Scott

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

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