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Listowel

Free art hunt accepting artists, creators

Submitted May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Community members are invited to join the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21.

Looking into the short-lived Dublin newspaper in Perth County

Claire Drake May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Did you know Perth County’s Dublin once had its own newspaper? Just over 100 years ago, residents could read the local news in The Dublin Standard.

Midwestern’s Peggy Haasnoot receives Silver Quill

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett presented Peggy Haasnoot with a Silver Quill Award on May 15.

Community reels from tragic loss

Patrick Raftis May 29, 2025Columns, Editorials, Opinion

A tragic blow to the people of Walkerton is top of mind for many across this region and beyond this…

Maplevue Farms celebrating World Milk Day with June 1 open house

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Falling on a Sunday this year, Doug and Dave Johnston of Maplevue Farms in North Perth are taking the opportunity to offer the community a look at their dairy farming process

Midwestern Newspapers celebrates industry recognition

Midwestern Newspapers May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers staff received awards earned in the 2024 Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition at a presentation ceremony here on May 15.

Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.

Perth OPP seeking assistance with collisions, break and enter

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred May 15.

Howick Township to revise municipal alcohol policy

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here will be revising its current alcohol policy to improve usability for stakeholders and maintain compliance with legislation.

Annual ‘free art hunt’ accepting artists and creators for upcoming event

Heather MacEwen May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Join in the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21. The all-day…

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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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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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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