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United Party of Canada leader pit stops in Listowel to garner support

Kelsey Bent October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Making the Listowel Agriculture Hall his office for the day, Grant Abraham, leader of the newly established United Party of Canada, used the space to drum up support for his party.

Wingham Ironman hold bottle drive to support local hockey player going through medical challenge

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironman held a bottle and can drive at their game last Friday in support of Wingham U11 Blue Hockey Club member Odin Leachman.

Cyclones capture two wins in outstanding weekend effort

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones earned a close 4-3 victory last Friday against the Sarnia…

Youth engage with their community through Atwood Lions Cubs

Rachel Hammermueller October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Last spring, Sydney McCourt noticed a significant change. Kids were becoming less and less engaged with their community.

Lewis Flowers owners celebrate anniversary of historic local business

Patrick Raftis October 31, 2024Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

For 40 years Allan Dickson has been providing area residents with flowers and plants for every occasion. However the history of Lewis Flowers, the business he operates with his wife, Connie, goes back much further – 130 years.

Appeal for familial DNA of missing Stratford residents from 1967 successful

Submitted October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 22, 1967, the Huron County OPP received a missing person’s report involving two men that had departed for a fishing excursion from the Port of Goderich and were never seen again.

Atwood quilting group celebrates 25 years of community, friendship

Kelsey Bent October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The quilting group of the Atwood United Church was recently celebrated during a church service on their 25 anniversary, with an original member in attendance.

Ironmen partner with Cowbell to provide beverages at games

Submitted October 31, 2024Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen (PJHL) announced on Oct. 24 that they have partnered with Cowbell Brewing Co. to bring beverage services back to Ironmen games at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex effective Nov. 3.

Listowel Turnbacks, Oct. 31, 2024

Midwestern Newspapers October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – Voters made a clear choice, electing Doug Kellum as North Perth’s deputy…

Howick Fire holds firefighters breakfast Oct. 20

Kelsey Bent October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick firefighter, Nathan Lock, is pictured cooking at the Howick Firefighter’s Breakfast fundraiser on Oct. 20 at the Howick Fire Station.

Saugeen Conservation putting the pieces back together after lightning strike

Pauline Kerr October 31, 2024Business, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The board of directors of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority began their Oct. 17 meeting – via Zoom – with a report on why they were meeting remotely.

Who are our neighbours?

Beth Kerr October 31, 2024Columns, Opinion

While Christians can disagree on many things, I think most of us agree with Jesus when he said that…

Family Fun Fest a success at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 26, the Sacred Heart Catholic Women’s League hosted a Family Fun Fest at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wingham

Encampments becoming permanent reminders of ‘hobo jungles’

Pauline Kerr October 31, 2024Columns

We were alarmed when it became apparent people were spending cold, winter nights in doorways,…

Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns a success

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns last Friday provided an opportunity for youth and adults to dress up for Halloween activities.

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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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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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