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Howick implementing new subgrade fibre internet policy

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here will be implementing a new township policy requireing that all future fibre internet service be installed subgrade.

Jacklyn Wills performs at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

LUCKNOW - Jacklyn Wills, of 100.1 The Ranch, played the side stage at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields event on Aug. 22.

Howick shows informal expression of interest in new fire station

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here has approved an informal expression of interest in a new fire station for the Howick Township Fire Department at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting.

Cyclones back in action

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones are back on the ice for the start of their pre-season.

Wingham BU18 squad finishes out season in third place of higher league

Denny Scott August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – After being shut-out in the final two games of the season, the Wingham BU18 United Team…

Perth County lifts burn ban

Submitted August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - As of noon on Aug. 25,  the open air fire ban has been lifted for Perth County and the City of Stratford.

Creating ‘soft summer drinks’ during a ‘dry’ summer

Megan Lockhart August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Looking for some inspiration for refreshing summer drinks for the upcoming long weekend? In July of…

South Maitland River drainage work will have impact on wide region

Kelsey Bent August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In a public meeting during the North Perth Aug. 11 council meeting, drainage work to the Maitland River was discussed.

Speed limit changes coming to County Road 4 – Clinton to Londesborough, roads approaching Mayne Corners

Denny Scott August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

A number of Huron County roads will see speed-limit changes in the coming weeks as a result of, primarily, residential and commercial properties that have developed on the edges of communities.

Elma U13 Avengers capture Perth League gold

Submitted August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

WINGHAM - The Elma U13 Avengers travelled to Wingham for their year end tournament August 22-24.

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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.

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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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