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Yuk Yuk’s dinner and a show returns to Listowel Ag Hall as part of Paddyfest kick off weekend

Submitted March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Get ready for a night full of non-stop laughter after enjoying a buffet dinner at the…

Self admiring cardinal

Heather MacEwen March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Most snowy winter mornings you can find this busy female cardinal landing on her cushiony throne of…

The Lounge Cafe – not just a cafe, not just a lounge, a vibe

Heather MacEwen March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Newly opened hot spot serves up the experience of premium coffee and espresso, topped with live entertainment and events - day and night

Rae re-elected in Perth-Wellington

Midwestern Newspapers February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Matthew Rae of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario being elected. 

Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards

Midwestern Newspapers February 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14. 

Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection

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

The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.

North Perth raises money for housing, homelessness at CNOY

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

North Perth and area residents walked for housing and homelessness action at Perth-Huron United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event on Feb. 22.

Western Ontario baseball players heading to Cuba for cultural exchange

Liz Small February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Thirty-two coaches and players from various teams in the Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA) are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they will be travelling to Cuba on March 6 for a week-long baseball and cultural exchange.

School board seeks partners to provide before and after school care programs

Submitted February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Many Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools provide space for licensed childcare providers to offer before and after school services to families.

Listowel Banner turnbacks, Feb. 27, 2025

Submitted February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Perth District Health Unit has released its annual stats on flu shot…

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Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings

The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

See all Listowel area articles.

Hanover and District Hospital Foundation receives $2,000 donation

The Elmwood Community Service Association presented a cheque in the amount of $2,000 to the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation.

Grey Bruce Crime Stoppers has new chair

GREY-BRUCE - Ayush Adhikari, the newly-elected chair of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce, is relatively new to the program but is already active both at the local level and beyond.

See all Walkerton area articles.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

CKNX announces anniversary line-up

Local radio station CKNX recently announced its upcoming 100th anniversary plans, highlighting the contributions of W.T. “Doc” Cruickshank and his 1926 informal transmission that “evolved into CKNX, now one of Canada’s longest-running and most respected radio stations.”

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings

By Nicole Beswitherick

The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

By Rachel Hammermueller

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

By Cory Bilyea

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

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