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Listowel

We cannot overlook our own issues

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, News, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

‘News is only the first rough draft of history’

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I’m going to (fairly shamelessly) borrow from some of my previous bosses this week and talk about…

A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour

Shannon Wood May 8, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner

As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and…

Unpermitted burns, illegal burns an issue for North Perth FD: Pape

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Unpermitted controlled burns, and even controlled burns that include items that aren’t allowed to be burned, continue to be a problem for the North Perth Fire Department despite the fact that it can cost residents significant amounts of money.

New measles exposures reported in HPPH region

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.

Anonymous $10,000 donation supports Imagination Library in Howick

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Howick Optimist Club recently received a generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.

HPPH reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”

Highlighting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education opportunities from April – June

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has a spring line up of education opportunities.

Volunteers are at the heart of United Way’s work across Perth-Huron

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the incredible commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.

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Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training

Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

See all Listowel area articles.

Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

By Submitted

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset

By Cory Bilyea

Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.

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