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United Way Perth-Huron announces campaign goal of $2,529,770 at annual kick off celebration

Heather MacEwen September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Attendees were enthusiastic at the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) annual campaign kick…

Listowel Legends U11 Selects softball team won first place in Mitchell Fall Classic Fastball Tournament

Submitted September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MITCHELL – The Listowel Legends U11 Selects softball team won first place in the Mitchell Fall…

CIBC Run for the Cure returns to Listowel on Oct. 5

Submitted September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - CIBC Run for the Cure, an annual fundraising event returns to Listowel’s Memorial Park on Oct. 5., beginning at 11 a.m.

Elma Express U13 team undefeated champions at Mitchell Fall Classic Fastball Tournament

Submitted September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MITCHELL - The Elma Express U13 team were the undefeated champions at the Mitchell Fall Classic Fastball Tournament this past weekend.

August unemployment rate increases to 4.9%

Submitted September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

WALKERTON - In August, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula  Economic Region increased by 0.8 percentage points to 4.9%.

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes new orthopedic surgeon, expands local services

Submitted September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) recently announced the addition of Dr. Hany Asham, an orthopedic surgeon now practising at both Wingham and Listowel hospitals.

Howick approves purchase of new HVAC units

Nicole Beswitherick September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The community centre here will be getting two new rooftop HVAC units.

Klemp family, friends raise $19,500 for Wingham & District Hospital Foundation

Submitted September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced they received a donation of $19,500 from Katrina Klemp, her family and friends in support of the hospital’s Oncology department.

Public works staff update Howick Council on utility pole fiasco

Nicole Beswitherick September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Manager of Public Works Scott Price gave an update to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting regarding the new utility poles that have gone up locally, as part of the provincial Accelerated High-Speed Internet Project.

Kaswentha/Two Row Now and Falstaff Family Centre host Fall Feast; announce upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Day events

Cory Bilyea September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

STRATFORD - A traditional Indigenous feast took place on Sept. 13 at the Falstaff Family Centre (FFC) to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNMI) people in Perth and Huron counties.

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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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

North Huron, Waste Management host open house explaining upcoming changes to local garbage and recycling programs

The Township of North Huron, in coordination with Waste Management (WM) and Circular Materials, is transitioning to wheeled carts with the rollout of the new automated collection beginning on July 21.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

By Submitted

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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