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Wingham BU18 United team sits in third approaching end of season

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BU18 United Team is sitting in third place with only a handful of regular competition and playoff games before the end of their scheduled games for the 2025 season.

Welcome home – Listowel’s heritage houses

Jessica Carter August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

Over my next few articles, I will be showcasing some of the beautiful heritage homes in town and sharing what history I find on the people who lived in them.

Chesley Homecoming 2025: Home really is where the heart is

Pauline Kerr August 7, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The unveiling of an exciting new mural on the side of the Bijou Theatre kicked off a week of celebrations for Chesley’s 145th Homecoming, July 31-Aug. 3.

Listowel 150th one for the history books

Patrick Raftis August 7, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

It was a party 150 years in the making and, by all accounts, Listowel’s weekend homecoming celebration was a huge success.

Blyth Car Show

HASC, Circle City Cruisers host car show at Blyth campground

Denny Scott August 7, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The Historical Automobile Society of Canada (HASC) Radar Circle Region and the Circle City Cruisers held a car show at the Blyth campground on Wednesday, July 30.

Fun and games at the Listowel 150th

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

From the Listowel District Secondary School reunion to activities at memorial park, there was plenty of fun to be had as part of the Listowel 150th celebration over the weekend.

Peabody: Someone at IESO should be ‘held accountable’ for poor location choice for battery energy storage facility

Pauline Kerr August 7, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council promises to be an interesting one.

Collaboration across agriculture has never mattered more

Ethan Wallace August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For farm leaders, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual summer meeting is always a highlight on the calendar. It’s a chance to gather with other sector leaders from across the country, take stock of the current landscape, and work on charting a united path forward.

Annie Alexander (number 6) was all smiles as she crossed the finish line at the Tri-Umph Triathlon. (Denny Scott photo)

Young competitors line up for Tri-Umph Triathlon

Denny Scott August 7, 2025News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Tri-Umph Triathlon brought out numerous competitors on Monday, Aug. 4.

An act does not have to be criminal to be wrong

Pauline Kerr August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The outcome of the trial of five  hockey players accused of sexual assault, has been greeted with shock from some, relief from others, and disgust by more than a few. All five were found not guilty; the judge determined the testimony of the woman who claimed they victimized her seven years ago, “not

Inaugural Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’

Heather MacEwen August 7, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

LISTOWEL - The first-ever Hayloft Music Festival was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Aug. 2.

Royal Homes new owner looks to tackle housing crisis with investment

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The new president of Royal Homes says that the company has the production, the skills, the technology and, soon, the workforce to be a major part of addressing the province’s housing crisis.

South Bruce, church, school set agreement to make portable work

Denny Scott August 7, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce Council gave Chief Building Official Phil Van Hardeveld direction to enter into a limiting distance agreement for a structure at Sacred Heart School in Mildmay.

Grey Bruce Public Health: local area has higher rates of intestinal illnesses than provincial average

Pauline Kerr August 7, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND - On Friday, July 25, the Grey-Bruce board of health heard a report on enteric (intestinal) illnesses in Grey-Bruce, as part of the medical officer of health’s update.

Walkerton dancer to represent Canada at 2026 Dance World Cup

Emily Bowen August 7, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A young dancer from Walkerton is heading to the world stage next summer, after earning a spot on Team Canada for the 2026 Dance World Cup (DWC).

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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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