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Local EQAO results land close to provincial standards

Kelsey Bent October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

ONTARIO – The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results have been released for all Ontario schools.

Perth County receives $25,000 to combat invasive phragmites along rural roads

Kelsey Bent October 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News

ONTARIO –  The provincial government has invested $5 million to help municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities and local organizations protect Ontario’s lands, lakes and rivers from phragmites.

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

Kelsey Bent October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural

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

Kelsey Bent October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, News

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.

Listowel Kinsmen commit $50,000 to dog park

Kelsey Bent October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Dog Park has been in the works since 2022, and has recently received a financial boost to make it operational. 

Huron Perth United HP United U14 Girls win Northers Youth Cup

Submitted October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

GUELPH – Huron Perth United (HPU) U14 Girls are Northers Youth Cup Champions.

The Prayer of Examen

Kevin Nethercott October 1, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

This summer, I have continued to enjoy the book Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard…

U16A Surge collects for Mount Forest Foodbank at first exhibition game

Submitted October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MOUNT FOREST – The U16A Surge team turned their first exhibition game against the Woolwich Wildcats in Mount Forest into a chance to collect food for the Mount Forest Food Pantry and raise money for the food bank.

A century ago: The Musical Eckardts in Listowel, 1926

Cindy J. Sinko October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Great live entertainment has been available in Perth County for many years. For example, a century…

Trowbridge participates in seventh Terry Fox Run, hits $1,000 goal

Submitted October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

TROWBRIDGE – On Sunday, Sept. 20, the community of Trowbridge came together to support the Terry Fox Run.

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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.

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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.”

Columnists

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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