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Listowel

New business Cornerstone Thrift celebrates successful opening in former Spinrite outlet store

Heather MacEwen January 8, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Cornerstone Thrift welcomed their first customers the morning of Dec. 2. At 10 a.m.,…

Cyclones win two games before holiday break

Nicole Beswitherick January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) had a strong pre-Christmas weekend, coming out with two wins.

Beautification committee asks for change in bylaw enforcement

Nicole Beswitherick January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 9 meeting, council here received a delegation from Howick’s Community Improvement and Beautification Committee about the idea of exploring the possibility of expanding the township’s bylaw enforcement time, budget and capabilities.

Howick Fire writes off two invoices, purchases extended warranty for new vehicle

Nicole Beswitherick January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special council meeting, council here heard from Fire Chief Josh Kestner who brought two reports forward ahead of discussing the draft municipal budget.

Learn from my mistake: get your flu shots as soon as possible

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Denny’s Den is not really a place (yet – if I can convince my wife that my soon-to-be-relocated-and-remodeled home office needs a giant overstuffed leather chair, maybe it could be). Denny’s Den has and (likely) will always be the state of mind I have to be in to produce opinion writing.

Minor Hockey Combined Logo composite

49ers compete in Kincardine Regional Silver Stick tournament

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

Submitted December 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.

It Takes A Village holds ‘money-less’ holiday-shopping night for community’s children

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.

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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.

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

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

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.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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