• Local
    • Independent Plus
    • Listowel Banner
    • Walkerton Herald-Times
    • Wingham Advance Times
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A & E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad

Your browser is not supported

Your browser is too old. To use this website, please use Chrome or Firefox.

×
Login
  • Local
    • Independent Plus
    • Kincardine Independent
    • Listowel Banner
    • Mildmay Town Crier
    • Walkerton Herald-Times
    • Wingham Advance Times
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A & E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
Community News
Midwestern Newspapers Logo
  • Wednesday, September 2, 2026
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Sections
  • Search
  • Wednesday, September 2, 2026
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Login
 
Midwestern Newspapers Logo
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
  • Local
    • Independent Plus
    • Kincardine Independent
    • Listowel Banner
    • Mildmay Town Crier
    • Walkerton Herald-Times
    • Wingham Advance Times
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A & E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Local
    • Independent Plus
    • Kincardine Independent
    • Listowel Banner
    • Mildmay Town Crier
    • Walkerton Herald-Times
    • Wingham Advance Times
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A & E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad

News

Private Collectors Garage Tour draws crowds of auto enthusiasts

Pauline Kerr July 18, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Private Collectors Garage Tour on July 13 provided the unique opportunity to see some of the finest private collections around, as the owners opened their garage doors for public viewing – antique cars from the early 20th century lovingly restored, muscle cars that look as dangerously fast as th

Huron Hospice to host butterfly release again this year

Submitted July 18, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The annual butterfly release is back at Huron Hospice for its eighth year.

Wingham Hitmen downed the Goderich Grizzlies 5 to 2

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2024News

WINGHAM – The Wingham Hitmen downed the Goderich Grizzlies 5 to 2 in a game played July 14 at…

OPP seeking witnesses in homicide

Submitted July 18, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

CENTRAL HURON – Huron OPP continue to seek witnesses in a homicide investigation in Central…

GWTG Summer Youth Production Steal the Rich a second-generation take on Robin Hood tale

Submitted July 18, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) 2024 youth production is a fresh take on a well-loved medieval-era tale that features a lively cast of budding actors, including two from Listowel. 

Huron Chamber of Commerce hosting Breakfast Briefing series

Submitted July 18, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its new Breakfast Briefing series, a monthly event designed to provide members with valuable networking opportunities and informative presentations

McKee Tattoo Customer Appreciation Day a hit

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

McKee Tattoo hosted a customer appreciation day on Saturday, July 13. The colourful shop welcomed the public into its doors for walk-in tattoos, food, ice cream, raffles, and plenty of merchandise. Kids were also welcome to participate in the fun, with children’s removable tattoos available.

North Huron walks back on Knights of Columbus invoice stance

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A lengthy debate ensued at the North Huron regular council meeting on July 16 after Reeve Paul Heffer put forward a Notice of Motion to reconsider their original decision to deny payment of an invoice from the Knights of Columbus for work they considered unauthorized.

Elma baseball teams bring home medals from weekend tournaments

Submitted July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Various teams traveled for baseball tournaments over the weekend.

New victim interview room opens in Listowel with a focus on comfort, safety and accessibility

Rachel Hammermueller July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

A new victim interview room has opened in the Municipality of North Perth building at 330 Wallace Avenue North. 

North Huron joins Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron has joined the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC), becoming the newest partner in the growing and dynamic sector dedicated to promoting and supporting the research, investment opportunities, development, and production of isotopes.

Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief

Rachel Hammermueller July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Local author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel. 

North Perth officially appoints new CBO

Kelsey Bent July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council unanimously passed a bylaw at its July 8 meeting to officially appoint Sally McMullen as the Chief Building Official (CBO) for the Municipality of North Perth.

Integrity commissioner finds Kellum did not have conflict of interest

Kelsey Bent July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A report by Guy Giorno, Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of North Perth, dated July 2, 2024, found Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum did not violate the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The report stemmed from a complaint made by Ron Scott.

Please think before you speak

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I got into journalism in 2019 after many years of reading, watching, and hearing the majority of Canada’s and the United States’ mainstream media repeatedly get it wrong when reporting on Indigenous People.

  • «
  • 1
  • …
  • 378
  • 379
  • 380
  • 381
  • 382
  • 383
  • 384
  • 385
  • 386
  • 387
  • 388
  • …
  • 1,118
  • »

Select Your Region

“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.

  • News
    • Local News
    • Police
    • Sports
    • Rural
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Business
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Columnists
    • Submit Letter
  • Community
    • Obituaries
    • Family Ad Submission
  • More
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

Subscribe for Full Access.

Subscribe
Connect with us
Contact Us
  • Contact
  • Our Team
  • Home Delivery Issues
  • Submit News

185 Wallace Ave., Listowel, ON N4W 1K8. © All materials copyright Midwestern Newspapers, 2006-2026. Photographs and text found here may not be used for any purpose whatsoever without express permission. If you need something, please ask. Your feedback is welcome. Please direct comments, questions or suggestions to mwilson@midwesternnewspapers.com

Canada
  • Site Feedback
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Advertising
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok