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Five local teams heading to OMHA finals after WOAA victories

Submitted April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

LUCKNOW - The West Coast Whitecaps U13A squad claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) banner over the weekend, downing the Southeast Surge in a home game at the Lucknow arena.

We’re reaching the breaking point, linguistically speaking

Denny Scott April 2, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I had originally penned a different take on this issue last week when Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau was called to the principal’s off... I mean Prime Minister’s office to have his knuckles rapped for not putting out a french-language video of sympathy for the death of two Air Canada pilots, one of

Listowel IPV session teaches how to identify abusers, help victims to prevent death

Rachel Hammermueller April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Urgent and direct were tones echoing in the small gym at Listowel Eastdale Public School the evening of March 11.

Perth County OPP dedicates staff member to monitoring released offenders

Rachel Hammermueller March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

OMAP is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter repeat offenders, holding them accountable to release conditions, Vincent told the board that day.

Arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt

Submitted March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026. 

Youth homelessness a growing issue in Perth and Huron Counties

Rachel Hammermueller March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Although there appears to be slight differences to how Huron and Perth Counties are responding to youth experiencing homelessness locally, both are falling short in adequately supporting those in navigating the exit system and preventing those from falling back in, according to recent research.

Kinsmen Euchre tournament

Heather MacEwen March 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

  The annual Paddyfest euchre tournament, hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Listowel, boasted a large…

Former local teacher publishes first novel ‘The Outward Appearance’

Submitted March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

GUELPH - Former teacher Debra Kalba, who retired after a 30-year career working in schools in the Avon Maitland and Upper Grand District School Boards, recently became a published author with the launch of her book, The Outward Appearance.

Bean bags flying at annual Paddyfest Youth Cornhole Tournament

Tyler Schaefer March 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - On Monday, March 16, bean bags were flying at the annual Paddyfest Youth Cornhole Tournament hosted by the Kin Cares Youth Group.

HPPH reviews mileage rates, discusses raising stipend due to cost of fuel increase

Nicole Beswitherick March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met at its West Gore site in Stratford on March 13 and reviewed mileage rates paid out.

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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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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

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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Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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