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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.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 31 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 31, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 31, 1991.

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…

15-Minute City motion rife with misinformation

Patrick Raftis July 31, 2025Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Misinformation and conspiracy theories are a sad and dangerous reality of life today.

Walkerton Ag Society’s Car and Truck Show draws crowds

Pauline Kerr July 31, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - There were over 100 entries in the ninth annual Walkerton Car and Truck Show, hosted by the Walkerton Agricultural Society at the fairgrounds on July 26 – and they were beautiful!

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-native Nathan Keil opens first wood carvings exhibit in Newfoundland

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, News

ST. JOHN’S, NL -  Nathan Keil, born and raised in Listowel, has opened his debut exhibit featuring life-size wood carvings of oceanic offshore birds native to Newfoundland, where he is currently based.

Holmsdale Pro Rodeo returns to region this weekend

Pauline Kerr July 31, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The second annual Holmsdale Pro Rodeo is set for this weekend - Aug. 1-3. It’s a relatively new event on the local rodeo circuit, but already popular. Organizers say this year’s event promises plenty more of what made it such a hit last year.

Rae says municipalities have control regarding growth plans

Denny Scott July 31, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

While Brockton Council is taking a strong stand against the 15-minute city planning concept or supporting municipalities that have, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae, who is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, says there should not be any significant concern.

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.

A historical account of expropriation in Listowel

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

To quote Coun. Marc Noordam from the last North Perth Council meeting, “Expropriation has become a dirty word.”

Owen Riegling earns five CCMA nominations

Midwestern Newspapers July 31, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO - Owen Riegling is headed back to the red carpet. The Mildmay native is nominated in five categories for the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards.

South Bruce secures lower insurance rate despite missing the mark on requirements

Denny Scott July 31, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The Municipality of South Bruce was able to manage a lower insurance rate despite not fully meeting the requirements to do so.

Plan approved for expanded Speedway use

Pauline Kerr July 31, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Council approved a planning application that will allow a number of additional uses at Sauble Speedway, enhancing the “economic viability” of the property.

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

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

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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