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Perth County working to protect ecosystems, control phragmites infestations locally

Rachel Hammermueller October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The County of Perth is working to complete efforts in invasive species control locally before the end of the year. 

Huron Perth Public Health passes 2026 budget

Rachel Hammermueller October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health board passed its 2026 budget after discussion on expenses decreasing and municipal versus provincial funding. 

North Perth hosts Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Night

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - A drop-in Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Night was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Oct. 22 for families and community members.

Dry hydrant installed at Fordwich gravel pit

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Oct. 21 meeting, council here heard from Fire Chief Josh Kestner about the recent installation of a dry hydrant in Fordwich.

Cyclones take one victory, one loss in weekend action

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones hosted two games over the weekend at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Blue Jays fan’s license plates bring back memories of earlier wins

Patrick Raftis October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Toronto Blue Jays reaching the World Series for the first time in decades has brought back a flood of memories for those who remember the MLB club’s championships in 1992 and 1993.

Howick Fire hosts another successful firefighter’s breakfast

Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

GORRIE - The Howick Firefighters Association hosted a firefighters breakfast at the Howick fire station in Gorrie on Oct. 19.

Business Excellence Awards celebrate meaningful change in North Perth

Submitted October 30, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Over 140 guests gathered at Parkview Gardens for the annual Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce.

Legion Poppy Fund helps veterans, local hospitals and cadet corps

Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Editor’s Note: An incorrect version of this article appeared in the Oct. 23 issue of the Listowel Banner. Please see below for the correct version.

History of the numerous Halloween festivals held in Perth County

Cindy J. Sinko October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Halloween is fast approaching, so we hope your pumpkins are carved and your candy bowls are full!…

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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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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