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Live together in community

Submitted May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Opinion

A call to unity, humility, and Christ-like living stands at the heart of Philippians 2:1–11, a passage that continues to speak powerfully to the Church today.

Denny Scott May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Banner was the winner of the Zehrs Break Time Contest earlier this month.…

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

Submitted May 14, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

Midwestern Newspapers May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

Rachel Hammermueller May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

Submitted May 14, 2026Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

North Perth Pride planning month of family-fun events

Rachel Hammermueller May 14, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

North Perth Pride is gearing up for another month of celebration with events kicking off May 30 and continuing all through June.

Meeting Place Organic Farm Annual Mother’s Day open house and seedling sale

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Visitors enjoyed train and horse-drawn wagon rides before a barbecue lunch and so much more during…

Families urge Ottawa to prioritize MMIWGT2S+ voices

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans, and two spirit people (MMIWGT2S+)…

Bruce County announces Ian Hanney as new director of human services

Submitted May 14, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County recently announced the appointment of Ian Hanney as the county’s new director of human services.

Huron County’s fourth annual Pride festival focuses on activism, celebration, community

Rachel Hammermueller May 14, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The county will be the scene of multiple events June 2-7, all with the aim of bringing the community together. 

Listowel’s first ribfest coming May 22 – 24

Abigail Brubacher May 14, 2026Contests, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Agricultural Society is hosting its first annual ribfest from May 22 to 24.

Serious collision in Perth East under investigation

Submitted May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - Perth County OPP are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred May 8 at a intersection of Line 47 and Perth Road 107.

50th annual Cargill pike derby winner

Submitted May 14, 2026Contests, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nine-year-old Deluka Brick, shown alongside his boating partner, his “Popsy” Don Clark...

Castlemore Dental’s Dr. Raj Khanuja honoured with Canada’s Volunteer Award

Submitted May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Dr. Raj Khanuja, affiliated with Castlemore Dental, has been named a recipient of the Canada’s Volunteer Awards – a national program that recognizes Canadians who make exceptional contributions to their communities through volunteerism.

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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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

See all Listowel area articles.

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

By Submitted

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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