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News

Listowel 18U wins WOBA title

Dan McNee September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

As the old adage goes, defense wins championships. That was certainly the case for the 2023 Listowel 18U Legionnaires.

Mutual Aid Fire Department Water Games held in Monkton

Cory Bilyea September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) hosted the Perth County Mutual Aid Fire Department Water Games on Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton.

Councillors ask staff to look into ways to mitigate ongoing coyote issues in Perth County

Mike Wilson September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

County staff are going to look into options on how to deal with coyotes.

Archives making progress in newspaper digitization project

Mike Wilson September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Staff at the Stratford-Perth Archives have made a dent – albeit a rather small one – into digitizing past issues of local newspapers from across the county.

The three Dr. Frasers of Perth County

Cindy J. Sinko September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Over the years, many physicians have practiced in Perth County. One of them was Dr. Donald Blair Fraser. But in researching this person, one finds a lot of what seems like contradictory information.

Perth County Paramedic Services expecting record year for call volumes

Mike Wilson September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With eight months of 2023 in the rearview mirror, Mike Adair expects 2023 to be a record year for Perth County Paramedic Services (PCPS) in terms of call volumes.

North Perth updated on Safety, Well-Being Plan

Dan McNee September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth council members were brought up to speed on the countywide Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan during a recent meeting.

Jr. Cyclones set for home opener, 50th alumni bash on Sept. 16

Dan McNee September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The 2023 GOJHL preseason is officially wrapped, and the Listowel Cyclones are all systems go for the start of the regular season this weekend.

Perth County housing needs analysis gives council plenty to think about

Mike Wilson September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A study commissioned by Perth County reveals that the county is expected to realize growth of 3,200 new housing units over the next 10 years, with an overwhelming majority of those anticipated to be in North Perth.

Milverton community holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for All Wheels Park

Cory Bilyea September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

A brand-new skatepark in Milverton officially opened on Sept. 9, and the community’s kids are over the moon about it.

Wingham Minor Hockey back on the ice for another season

Mike Wilson September 13, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The familiar sounds of minor hockey are once again filling the air at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham. Teams have begun practicing for the 2023-24 season, with the U15 players taking the ice on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Council approves request to include pool liner replacement in 2024 budget

Mike Wilson September 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council has approved a staff request to include the replacement of the Howick Optimist Pool’s liner in the 2024 budget.

Wingham’s Riley Good plays key role in Canada’s bronze medal win at WBSC Americas Pan American Championship

Midwestern Newspapers September 13, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The U18 men’s national softball team captured the bronze medal in an exciting pitcher’s duel in extra innings against Argentina at the 2023 WBSC Americas Pan American Championship on Sunday, Sept. 10.

IN PHOTOS: DJ’s Furniture holds grand opening for Wroxeter showroom

Sandy Woodcock September 13, 2023Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Last weekend, DJ’s Handcrafted Solid Wood Furniture held a grand opening celebration in honor of the opening of its new showroom at 43195 Amberley Road, Wroxeter. In addition to offering its biggest sale ever, attendees could partake in funnel cakes and axe throwing (safe for all ages) while getting

‘Sooner or later, we’ve got to stop dividing up little pieces of land’

Cory Bilyea September 13, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Applications to sever land is a regular agenda item at many council meetings; most either get approved or denied, but on Sept. 6 at the regular Huron County council meeting, one particular application met some pretty stiff opposition from several councillors.

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Select Your Region

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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