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Listowel

Perth County traffic stop leads to multiple firearms and drug charges

Submitted November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

WEST PERTH - Perth County OPP have arrested two individuals on numerous charges following a traffic stop and seizure of firearms and drugs on St. George St. in Mitchell on Nov. 3.

Howick Council votes to go back to bi-weekly meetings despite staff concerns

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HOWICK - Howick Council will return to meeting every other week.

Local history mystery

Patrick Raftis November 13, 2025News

Listowel resident Gary Nickel is hoping someone from the local area can help him solve a historical family mystery.

The Kingdom of God: belong, believe, become

Kevin Nethercott November 13, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The Kingdom of God is not just about me – it’s about us, a community living here and now as heaven comes to earth through our walk with Jesus.

Community Living North Perth raises funds for future housing project; holds evening of celebration

Rachel Hammermueller November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Municipality of North Perth donated land to build a future 15-unit supported housing project at 580 Main Street W. Currently, there are 47 adults living with developmental disabilities in North Perth waiting for a home.

City slicker Doug needs to remember rural voters (again)

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This might sound a bit repetitive (mainly because it is) but I get the feeling that Etobicoke native, bona fide city slicker and Ontario Premier Doug Ford (and trust me, his pedigree came first for a reason) really doesn’t get the vast majority of the province he represents (at least from a...

U15A West Coast Whitecaps claim 2-1 victory over Southeast Surge

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey in the area over the past week.

Province announces plan to consolidate conservation authorities

Midwestern Newspapers November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks announced plans to create a provincial board-governed agency, the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency, to provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to conservation authorities (CAs).

New AMDSB Trustee named for Stratford

Submitted November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) announced on Oct. 31 a new trustee for the Stratford area.

North Perth resident touched by family connection to Dresden disaster

Jack Hovius November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Pieces of the Past, Rural

There are no ordinary people. Have you ever stopped to think about that?  Every person has a unique story to tell, and these stories help us to shape our collective consciousness of what it means to be human.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

North Huron, Waste Management host open house explaining upcoming changes to local garbage and recycling programs

The Township of North Huron, in coordination with Waste Management (WM) and Circular Materials, is transitioning to wheeled carts with the rollout of the new automated collection beginning on July 21.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

By Submitted

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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