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Howick discusses asbestos abatement at Belmore Community Centre

Nicole Beswitherick July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here was recently presented a report by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren regarding approval for the authorization to hire Canadian Industrial Specialists Ltd. for asbestos abatement and removal of materials in the Belmore Community Centre, as $5,545 plus HST would need to be pulled from g

Three North Perth residents charged in metal theft

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

WELLINGTON - Wellington County OPP have charged three individuals following the theft of metal from a business in the community of Palmerston, a police report states.

This weekend saw a lively game as part of the Huron County Fastbal League – with the Brussels Bangers hosting the Monkton Muskrats July 25 at home. Golden hour backdropped an evening of epic catches, ambitious dives and an altogether entertaining game for onlookers. The Bangers edged out the Muskrats 8-7. (Rachel Hammermueller photo)

Bangers edge out Muskrats, Belmore sits in top spot of fastball league

Denny Scott July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

This weekend saw a lively game as part of the Huron County Fastbal League – with the Brussels…

Brianna Williams donates 13 inches of hair, fundraises for Canadian Cancer Society, Caressant Care’s Resident Fund

Heather MacEwen July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – A room full of Caressant Care residents, staff and family came out to Brianna…

July 25 marks final day for production at Spinrite

Patrick Raftis July 31, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - July 25 was the final day for production at Spinrite in Listowel.

Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrap up it’s inaugural season

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrapped up it’s inaugural season this past weekend.

Horatio Walker: one of Canada’s most famous artists who hails from Listowel

Megan Lockhart July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Perth County has spawned its fair share of iconic Canadians throughout history, particularly, a lot…

Remembering Hibbert Township’s rural properties

Submitted July 24, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On Aug. 9, 1889, the Stratford Beacon published an article by the editor of the Mitchell Recorder which recounted his tour of two farms in Hibbert Township.

Highland Dancers successful at ScotDance Canada National Championship

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Two students from the Adele Campbell School of Highland Dance in Harriston competed in the ScotDance Canada National Championship in Ottawa July 5-8.

Conners finishes 10th at Open Championship

Submitted July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Corey Conners has pulled off another top-10 finish at a major tournament.

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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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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.

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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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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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