• 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
    • 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
Community News
Midwestern Newspapers Logo
  • Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Sections
  • Search
  • Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Login
 
Midwestern Newspapers Logo
Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • 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
  • 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

News

Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2

May 14, 2021News

Golf courses to remain closed, schools to remain in remote learning TORONTO – As expected, the…

Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2

Midwestern Newspapers May 13, 2021News

Golf courses to remain closed, schools to remain in remote learning TORONTO – As expected, the…

Dave Tanner uses pandemic downtime to record songs of hope, optimism, reverence and respect

May 8, 2021News

Passerine Dream album released on all streaming services May 3 Dave Tanner was born and bred in…

Dave Tanner uses pandemic downtime to record songs of hope, optimism, reverence and respect

Midwestern Newspapers May 7, 2021News

Passerine Dream album released on all streaming services May 3 Dave Tanner was born and bred in…

Outbreak declared at Fordwich Village Nursing Home

May 5, 2021News

FORDWICH – Fordwich Village Nursing Home is experiencing its second outbreak of the pandemic,…

Milverton man killed in collision with tractor-trailer Tuesday morning

May 5, 2021News

PERTH EAST – On May 4 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)…

Outbreak declared at Fordwich Village Nursing Home

Midwestern Newspapers May 5, 2021News

FORDWICH – Fordwich Village Nursing Home is experiencing its second outbreak of the pandemic,…

Milverton man killed in collision with tractor-trailer Tuesday morning

Midwestern Newspapers May 5, 2021News

PERTH EAST – On May 4 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)…

Ontario announces paid sick days plan for those impacted by COVID-19

April 30, 2021News

Province to reimburse employers for up to three paid leave days due to COVID-19 per employee…

Ontario announces paid sick days plan for those impacted by COVID-19

Midwestern Newspapers April 29, 2021News

Province to reimburse employers for up to three paid leave days due to COVID-19 per employee…

Midwestern Newspapers tallies nine awards at OCNA Better Newspapers Competition

April 28, 2021News

TORONTO – Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized by the Ontario Community Newspapers…

Midwestern Newspapers tallies nine awards at OCNA Better Newspapers Competition

Midwestern Newspapers April 27, 2021News

TORONTO – Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized by the Ontario Community Newspapers…

Atwood teen taking on 150-km bike trek for charity

April 22, 2021News

Colin Williams seeking donations to benefit Children’s Health Foundation ATWOOD – When most…

Atwood teen taking on 150-km bike trek for charity

Midwestern Newspapers April 22, 2021News

Colin Williams seeking donations to benefit Children’s Health Foundation ATWOOD – When most…

Three homes burn in fire at The Village in Listowel

April 21, 2021News

April 19 blaze causes approximately $1 million in damages LISTOWEL – Three modular homes were…

  • «
  • 1
  • …
  • 858
  • 859
  • 860
  • 861
  • 862
  • 863
  • 864
  • 865
  • 866
  • 867
  • 868
  • …
  • 1,010
  • »

Select Your Region

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

  • 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