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Take it for the team Canada! Turns out we need the snow and cold

Submitted February 5, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Love your maple syrup?  Well, no cold, no syrup! 

Women’s wages in 1850s at Windsor Hotel

Submitted February 5, 2026Columns, Pieces of the Past

Photographs and records relating to working women from over a hundred years ago are somewhat rare and it can be difficult to have a detailed understanding of what their lives were like.

Draft two of Howick budget proposes 8.031% increase

Nicole Beswitherick February 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After making some changes followings its first 2026 municipal budget meeting, council here reviewed the second draft budget at its Jan. 27 special meeting, which includes slightly lower tax rates.

The Perfect Piece Home Shoppe – consciously curating your home

Heather MacEwen February 5, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, News

Finding that perfect piece of home décor is now right at your fingertips and located at 165 Argyle Ave. North in Listowel.

Full ‘Snow Moon’ provides morning magic for 2026 Groundhog Day prediction

Heather MacEwen February 5, 2026Listowel Banner

The region was treated to a wonderful sight the morning of Feb. 2 when copious amounts of hoarfrost…

Howick executing purchase, sale agreement for future fire station

Nicole Beswitherick February 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the potential location of a future fire station, was discussed at the Jan. 27 township council meeting, which was held despite a heavy snowfall.

Cyclones take victory at home ice game

Nicole Beswitherick February 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL)) played two games last weekend, coming out with a win and a loss.

Winter preparedness: Small choices that make a big difference

Submitted February 5, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

Winter in North Perth is nothing new, but each season brings its own reminders about how quickly conditions can change.

Smith Steel & Fabrication of Atwood acquired by Tri-Mach Group

Rachel Hammermueller February 5, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

TMG is headquartered in Elmira, providing full-service manufacturing and is known for industrial solutions for the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.

Southeast Surge teams claim gold at three tournaments over weekend

Denny Scott February 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jan. 26, 2026 U10A – Southeast Surge (3) at South West Admirals (0) U13B – South West Admirals…

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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…

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Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

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Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

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Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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