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News

Cyclones took a win and loss in two weekend games

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones had a nail-biter of a weekend with games Jan. 24 and 26.

Pastor encourages drawing close to God during winter season

Rev. Michael Mayer January 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Winter’s beauty often leaves me in awe. God blankets the world in white and brings a stillness…

Walkerton’s Best Western Plus honoured with M. K. Guerton Award

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Winning the prestigious M. K. Guertin Award is a team achievement, as far as Andrew Windsor, general manager of the Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Centre in Walkerton is concerned.

Listowel Minor Hockey hosts ‘Hockey Days’ event

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

istowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) held its annual LMHA Hockey Days on Jan 25 and 26, showcasing local youth teams on non-stop action hockey.

North Perth resident studying in Grenada to become doctor

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Catholene (CJ) Brooks, 22, from North Perth has headed back to Grenada in the Caribbean to pursue her three year term to become a doctor.

Locals participate in Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

On Jan. 25, 2025, local junior curler Brooke Schaefer competed in The Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup of Curling in Dundas.

MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.

Walkerton Library Art Wall focus on local students in January

Submitted January 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Snowstorms, cancelled buses and school closures do not stop our budding young artists from getting their work out into the community! Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch was excited to provide community space for our local high school students to display their amazing artwork.

Peabody: Health care a key issue in provincial election

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Tuesday, as the province geared up for the announcement that would make an election call official, Mayor Chris Peabody remarked on the fact that both the Conservatives and Liberals were focusing their attention on the shortage of family physicians.

Listowel Florist changes hands, as owners celebrate retirement, new chapter

Heather MacEwen January 30, 2025Business, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News

Sharing the gifts of florals, home decor and more continue with young local couple

Huron Perth Flag Football looking for new members, sponsors and coaches

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

To help spread the word and inform others of the league, Huron Perth Flag Football began hosting winter flag football training events at Between The Lines in Listowel.

County makes province aware of key local issues as election looms

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council has endorsed a 2025 pre-budget submission being sent to Peter Bethlenfalvy, minister of finance.

Local students encouraged to apply for provincial summer company program

Heather MacEwen January 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Editorials, Listowel Banner

STRATFORD – On Jan. 7, 2025, Stratford Perth Centre for Business announced the application…

SVCA board to advocate with province for solution to West Grey frazil ice

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority annual meeting on Feb. 17 featured a presentation on the recent frazil ice event in West Grey.

United Way’s first annual Keys for Community results are in

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

United Way Perth-Huron’s first annual “Keys for Community” campaign results are in. In total, $9,025 was raised for the UWPH inaugural event.

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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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

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Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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…

Columnists

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

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