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Howick Township council authorizes contract for snow removal in Gorrie at meeting

Nicole Beswitherick November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here has authorized the 2026 sidewalk snow clearing contract for Gorrie with Steve Vogel of Steve’s Landscaping and Construction at its Nov. 18 meeting.

Trustee out of touch on topic of BASP

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Wingham Advance Times

It’s a tough gig being an elected official – there’s no doubt about that. When you take the oath of office, or whatever the equivalent is for your position, people expect a lot of you, and I’m no exception to having those expectations. I expect the people who are elected to represent me or to make..

Minor Hockey Combined Logo composite

Whitecaps face challenges in A and B division games

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers recaps minor hockey scores for the area.

Perth OPP conduct commercial vehicle inspections; speeding an issue in Gowanstown

Rachel Hammermueller November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

At their Nov. 12 meeting, Perth County OPP board members heard October’s crime statistics and an update on officer actions at the local level.

Deck the Halls in downtown Listowel

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Local Christmas parades and holiday festivities

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

As holiday season approaches, merriment and cheer begin to fill the air. Business merchants,…

Public assistance leads to arrest in Milverton

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - Police have arrested one individual on a warrant following a report of a suspicious person in Milverton on Nov. 13, a police report confirms.

Monkton resident celebrates $900,000 win

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

TORONTO - Cash Goodyer of Monkton is celebrating after winning $900,000 with The Bigger Spin Instant game (Game #3155).

Humane society launches holiday campaign

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

STRATFORD - As the holiday season approaches, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) has launched its annual Hope for the Holidays campaign.

Body found in Ellice swamp

Megan Lockhart November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Two months ago, Stratford-Perth Archives took a look at the folklore and mysteries in Ellice Swamp…

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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