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Listowel Honda completes extensive renovation

Dan McNee June 22, 2023Business, Listowel Banner

Regardless of which way you’re travelling, it’s impossible for the eye not to be drawn to the gleaming new red and white building looking east off Wallace Avenue North.

Elma Street construction to limit local parking

Melissa Dunphy June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The reconstruction on Elma Street in Listowel is set to begin.

IN PHOTOS: North Perth Pride 2023

Mike Wilson June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth Pride hosted Pride 2023 at the Listowel Kin Station on Saturday, June 17. The day was filled with a plethora of activities for the entire family

IN PHOTOS: 2023 North Perth Teddy Bear Playday

Mike Wilson June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth hosted its annual Teddy Bear Playday at Listowel Memorial Park on Saturday, June 17. The free family event featured several activity zones for kids of all ages, and was very well attended.

No injuries in June 16 car crash in Listowel

Melissa Dunphy June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

On June 16 at approximately 11 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred at the corner of Main Street East and Davidson Avenue North in Listowel. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, there were no injuries reported.

Rocher Road industrial park given approval by Perth County

Melissa Dunphy June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The new proposed industrial subdivision on Rocher Road in Listowel was given the green light by Perth County council at its June 15 meeting.

Perth County disbands Affordable, Attainable Housing Committee

Melissa Dunphy June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its June 1 meeting, Perth County council received a report from Chief Administrative Officer Lori Wolfe, with an update on the Committee on Affordable and Attainable Housing (CAAH).

Two arrested, charged in Listowel drug bust

Midwestern Newspapers June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Police have charged two North Perth residents with a plethora of drug-related charges following the execution of a search warrant in Listowel earlier this week.

Cricket matches a big draw in Wingham

Mike Wilson June 22, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

More than 2.5 billion people across the globe consider themselves a fan of cricket. However, in our small corner of midwestern Ontario, the game has failed to catch on. Until now.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Howick Minor Ball Day

Mike Wilson June 22, 2023Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Minor Ball hosted its annual Howick Minor Ball Day on Saturday, June 17 at the Fordwich Ball Park. All of the Howick Hawks teams participated in games throughout the day. There was also a silent auction, raffle and concession booth.

BBBS holds inaugural fundraising tournament at Wingham Golf and Curling Club

Dan McNee June 22, 2023Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron has enjoyed over 25 years of success through its Kincardine-based Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraising tournament, and by all indications the first go-round of the Wingham-based tournament last week will result in the start of an equally-successful tra

‘They say the best therapy in the world is wind therapy’

Dan McNee June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A stereotype can be a tough thing to shake, especially for someone who rides a Harley Davidson and wears a patch on their back.

#NextGenNetwork hosts successful community cleanup

Submitted June 22, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Fifteen volunteers from across South Bruce gathered in downtown Mildmay and Teeswater the evening of June 13 to assist in tidying the community.

Wingham BIA repainting cemetery fencing

Cory Bilyea June 22, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Local volunteers from the Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) have been busy repainting the cemetery fence.

Wingham and Area Historical Society’s June meeting features trains, railways of Wingham’s past

Submitted June 22, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its sixth public meeting at the Alice Munro Library on Wednesday, June 14.

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Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

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2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

By Cory Bilyea

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

By Rachel Hammermueller

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

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