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Dan McNee

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Cycs drop weekend home tests to Midwestern rivals

Dan McNee December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Junior Cyclones were unable to use home ice to their advantage last weekend, salvaging only a single point in losses to their two biggest rivals.

O Christmas Tree, your branches are not lovely

Dan McNee December 14, 2022Columns

I picked the tallest one of the lot – the best and fullest as far as I could see. When they’re bound there’s really no way of knowing for sure.

Knox Church’s ‘Music of Christmas’ marks return this Sunday

Dan McNee December 14, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

The Listowel Knox Presbyterian Church will once again be filled with the sound of joyous voices with a holiday theme on Sunday, Dec. 18, as ‘Music of Christmas’ marks its in-person return for the first time since 2019.

Listowel dancers strike gold at worlds

Dan McNee December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For Listowel School of Dance (LSoD) performers Emilly Mann, Mila Campbell and Jill Schalk, it was a long few months of fundraising, preparation, and above all, rehearsing. They were headed to the biggest competition of their lives, and they wanted to be ready.

Central Perth U21 Rep Predators compete in Silver Stick

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Central Perth U21 Predators were in action at the Regional Silver Stick championship in Lucknow on the weekend, playing to a 2-1 round robin record but falling just short of qualifying for the final.

Listowel U11 Rep Cyclones take part in Regional Silver Stick tourney

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel U11 Reps spent a lot of time at Wingham’s North Huron Wescast Community Complex over the past two weeks, as the squad participated in the 2022-23 Regional Silver Stick tournament.

Cycs split weekend matchups

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Junior Cyclones opened their December schedule on a high note Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, outlasting the Caledon Bombers 2-1.

North Perth Fire Department hosts annual food, toy drive

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department was present at the Listowel Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Wal-Mart locations on Dec. 3, collecting toys and food for its annual fundraiser to benefit the Listowel branch of Salvation Army Family Services. Donations will continue to be accepted at the Listowel station on Wa

Residents ‘komt allen tesamen’ on Dec. 3

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Many local residents did indeed ‘komt allen tesamen’ (all come together) for the singing and history of traditional Dutch Christmas carols at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Salvation Army concert marks return, Dec. 11

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, News

The Listowel Salvation Army brass band is ready to get down to brass tacks after three longs years that prevented the outfit from performing its annual Christmas concert live.

IN PHOTOS: 2022 Monkton Santa Claus Parade

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

MONKTON – The annual Monkton Christmas parade was well attended and featured a variety of…

Walkerton U11 Rep Capitals take part in Regional Silver Stick tourney

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton U11 Reps spent a lot of time at Wingham’s North Huron Wescast Community Complex over the past two weeks, as the squad participated in the 2022-23 Regional Silver Stick tournament. The Capitals came up short with three preliminary round losses.

Walkerton U21 Capitals finalists at Regional Silver Stick

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton U21 Capitals came within a couple goals of winning the 2022-23 Regional ‘C’ Silver Stick championship in Lucknow last weekend, ultimately falling to Tweed 1-0 in the final.

IN PHOTOS: 2022 Brussels Santa Claus Parade

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Hundreds braved the frigid winds on Saturday, Dec. 3 to take in the annual Christmas parade along Turnberry Street in Brussels. The event featured an armada of vehicles and floats, including the guests of honour Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Gorrie Splah Pad construction underway

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Construction on the new splash pad at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie has commenced, as pictured on Nov. 30.

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Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)

Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…

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Numbers on homelessness speak for themselves – trying to solve 2026 crisis, 1970s funding not working

Recent data released by Wellington County and Guelph shows 85,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2025, up eight per cent from the previous year.

Arran-Elderslie receives water infrastructure funding from provincial government

CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, recently announced approval for significant funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream. 

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Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan

HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.

Howick approves annual borrowing, interim tax levy bylaws

Council here had its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13. Getting right to business, Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren brought forth two reports: one on the annual borrowing bylaw, and the second on the 2026 interim tax levy bylaw.

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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.

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Salvation Army receives generous donation from Listowel Agricultural Society

By Heather MacEwen

The Listowel Salvation Army Food bank was grateful to receive a generous $4,000 donation from the…

Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)

By Heather MacEwen

Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…

By Heather MacEwen

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