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News

Candidates need to listen to voters

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021Opinion

Welcome to “Canada votes 2021.” An unvoiced question is about how much of Canada actually will…

Why are so many accused of crimes released from custody?

Mike Wilson September 1, 2021Local News

In recent weeks, this newspaper have published several stories from the Ontario Provincial Police…

Three killed in crash near Teeswater

Submitted September 1, 2021Local News

CULROSS TOWNSHIP – Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash south of Teeswater that claimed…

Blyth community market ends season with live entertainment

Cory Bilyea September 1, 2021Local News

BLYTH – The Blyth community market wrapped up its season on Aug. 26, the final day hosting local…

Molesworth Farm Supply marking expansion with charitable commitment

Submitted September 1, 2021Local News

MOLESWORTH – Molesworth Farm Supply (MFS) Ltd. is celebrating its largest expansion in more than…

Majority of new regional COVID cases continue to be amongst non-vaccinated demographic

Dan McNee September 1, 2021Local News

HURON-PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is seeing an increase in new COVID-19 cases as the…

Minto allocates $80,000 for rehabilitation of pedestrian bridge in Palmerston

Patrick Raftis August 27, 2021Independent Plus, Local News

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto will spend about $68,000 to address structural concerns with the…

Three killed in two-vehicle crash near Teeswater

Midwestern Newspapers August 27, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

CULROSS TOWNSHIP – Police are currently investigating a two-vehicle crash south of Teeswater…

New venture launched to connect farmers with local buyers

Submitted August 26, 2021Rural

DRAYTON – Local farmers now have a new way to connect with those looking to buy fresh local goods…

‘Fritter Friday’ fundraiser a success

Dan McNee August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

The Georgia Peach Foundation sold out all 900 of its delicious peach fritters (prepared by Life’s…

In photos – The Wicked Ride 2021

Dan McNee August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Listowel Mosquito 11U WOBA2 squad in action

Dan McNee August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

The Mosquito 11U WOBA2 squad was in action against St. Marys on Monday night, Aug. 23, at Kin Park…

Listowel Cyclones to open regular season at Stratford, Sept. 24

Dan McNee August 26, 2021Sports

The Listowel Junior Cyclones haven’t played a meaningful game at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex since March 4, 2020 due to the pandemic, but all that is set to change next month.

$167K secured for improvements to North Perth Trail

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

During the Aug. 23 meeting of council, Jeff Newell, manager of facilities, reported that North Perth was successful in securing a grant through the province from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) COVID Stream Local Government Intake for improvements to the North Perth Trail Syste

Q&A with Perth-Wellington federal election candidates

Midwestern Newspapers August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, the Listowel Banner caught up with the Perth-Wellington riding's four candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election's hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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