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Listowel

Finding a place to rest this lent season

Kevin Nethercott April 2, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Welcome to Atwood

Jessica Carter April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

This week, let’s begin a journey around to the other communities that make up North Perth. First,…

Winter storms sweep through Perth County in 1926

Claire Drake April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After experiencing a winter that has been longer and snowier than recent years, many are eagerly…

Land owner ‘disappointed’ in council not passing zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment

Nicole Beswitherick April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its most recent meeting, council here heard a delegation from resident Rob Kienapple regarding the township’s zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment – which failed to gain approval at the March 10 meeting.

Listowel man arrested in large-scale car-jacking investigation

Submitted April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

PEEL REGION - Last week, Peel Regional Police released a statement announcing they had recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles and made several arrests after an extensive investigation titled Project Stratis.

Council not proceeding with day care centre in Howick Township

Nicole Beswitherick April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council has agreed not to proceed with the construction of a day care facility in the township at this time.

Central Perth U13 Predators win third gold of the season in Exeter

Submitted April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

EXETER - The Central Perth U13 boys had an excellent end to their season according to team representatives, as the squad secured the gold at the 2026 DQ Challenge Tournament in South Huron.

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.

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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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Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

See all Wingham area articles.

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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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Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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