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Council apprehensively approves new budget process under province’s strong mayor powers framework

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The changes to the budget process stem from the strong mayor powers being bestowed on the Mayor of North Perth on May 1, 2025, alongside 169 other municipal leaders, by the government of Ontario.

Fireworks light up the night sky for Atwood celebration

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

ATWOOD - Atwood held its annual Canada Day fireworks celebration at dusk on July 1.

15U Avengers boys headed to the Canadian Championships

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

ELMA - The 15U Elma Avengers boys team punched their tickets to the Canadian Championships in Manitoba in August.

All-way stop recommended at Mayne Corners

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

STRATFORD - Perth County’s July 3 decision to designate the intersection of Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 178, which is commonly known as Mayne Corners, an all-way stop will be finalized should Huron County Council agree.

Ship2Shore Holidays celebrates 20 years of business

Heather MacEwen July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL – Ship2Shore Holidays has a lot to celebrate in 2025. With two offices, one in Wingham…

Local man builds scale model of family barn

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

GOWANSTOWN - Roy Berfelz, 85, brought a to-scale replica of the old Yungblut barn for display at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here on June 28.

Listowel Fair celebrates 169th year with theme, ‘Fences and Fields’

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL – Picture a drive down the highways or backroads with miles of fences and fields…

Land grabbing by colonizers back in full force

Cory Bilyea July 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

I bet that headline got your attention. If it made you uncomfortable, it should. If it made you mad, well, I hope you will continue reading and join in the conversation about what is really happening here on Turtle Island.

Care, love of playwright for subject matter shines through ‘The Wind’

Denny Scott July 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

From the moment they enter the Blyth Festival to take in The Wind Coming Over the Sea – the world premiere performance that takes the second spot in the Blyth Festival’s 2025 season – theatregoers know this isn’t your typical theatre fare.

Maitland Valley Ride for Dad event set for July 19

Cory Bilyea July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Maitland Valley Ride for Dad event is scheduled for July 19, and organizers invite you to “ride together to fight prostate cancer, one mile at a time.”

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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.

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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