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News

Ironmen fall to second-last place with back-to-back losses

Denny Scott October 2, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

After falling short in two games over the weekend, the Wingham Ironmen are sitting at two points out of the basement of the league.

Simply Celebrate You boutique recognizes fifth year in business with fashion show

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner

LISTOWEL - Simply Celebrate You fashion boutique hosted its fifth anniversary fashion show at the Listowel Ag Hall on Sept. 28.

South Bruce approves MOU with snowmobile clubs for use of trails

Denny Scott October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce, by bylaw, has enacted a memorandum of understanding with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) District 9 and its member clubs for the use of local trails.

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Walkerton Capitals fall to last place in PJHL North Pollock Division

Denny Scott October 2, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

After struggling to find their footing in the early part of the season, the members of the Walkerton Capitals will look towards a three-game homestand starting next weekend to make up some lost ground.

In photos: 2025 Howick Fall Fair

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Howick Fall Fair, held on Sept. 26 and 27, had something for everyone.

Surge, 49ers bring home championship wins in weekend tournaments

Denny Scott October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from Sept. 23 to Sept. 28, 2025.

Council invited to unlearn workshop hosted by Kin Cares

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - While discussing items on the consent agenda during the Sept. 22 North Perth Council meeting, Listowel Ward Coun. Sarah Blazek brought attention to an invitation from Kin Cares.

Listowel schools raise funds for Terry Fox Foundation

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School students and faculty participated in the annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 26.

Council approves $5.6 million tender for wastewater filters, project includes 25 per cent tariff contingency

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council approved a tender for the replacement of the existing tertiary sand filters at the North Perth Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) at its Sept. 22 meeting. 

Listowel honours CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Lexi Johnston

Rachel Hammermueller October 2, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Multiple dignitaries spoke, including local members of parliament and representatives from the Agricultural Society and the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).

Agriculture career and wellness day connects youth with rural community

Rachel Hammermueller October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Students from four schools in the Avon Maitland District School Board, mostly Grades 11-12, with some Grade 10 students, met on the grounds of Listowel Agricultural Society Hall on Sept. 24, for a day of learning, connecting and sharing experiences surrounding agricultural life. 

North Huron approves Vance Fund action plan

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is taking steps to enhance community recreational facilities through the 2025 Vance Fund application. 

Huron County seeking community input for economic development strategic plan

Submitted October 2, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron’s Economic Development department is seeking input from residents, business owners, and community stakeholders as it develops a new economic development strategic plan. 

TD Canada Trust Wingham TD Tree Day event sees 200 plantings

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This is the third time TD has planted trees in this location since 2018. 

Township marks milestone anniversary of Howson & Howson Ltd.

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron held a special celebration event on Sept. 23 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, marking the 150th anniversary of Howson & Howson Ltd.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

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. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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