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Nicole Beswitherick

Reporter

Howick discusses North Perth school boundary review

Nicole Beswitherick May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled the minutes from the recent Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, focussing on its boundary review.

Council supports HPPH in request for increasing housing crisis urgency

Nicole Beswitherick May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received an item in its correspondence from Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) regarding the housing crisis.

‘Massive’ measles outbreak puts elimination status at risk: MOH

Nicole Beswitherick May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its recent meeting on May 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed the latest news on the measles outbreak in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.

Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.

Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.

Strong mayor powers discussed by Howick Council

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled a letter from the Township of Rideau Lakes out of correspondence, asking to endorse Resolution No. 78-2025 opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities.

Marking the anniversary of Dutch liberation

Nicole Beswitherick May 1, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

May 5 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German-occupied Netherlands during WWII.…

Board of Health discusses living wage in the Huron Perth region

Nicole Beswitherick May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from guest speaker Kristin Crane from United Way Perth-Huron on the topic of living wage in the Huron and Perth region at its April 11 meeting.

Ground broken on Listowel Gardens residential development

Nicole Beswitherick May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, News

On April 24, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new Listowel Gardens apartments and shops, located at the town’s southwest end – a step forward in addressing housing needs in North Perth.

HPPH discusses monitoring food affordability in Huron Perth

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Food, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its recent April 11 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen about food affordability.

Monkton Lions hold easter egg hunt

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Monkton Lions Club held its annual Easter egg hunt the morning of April 19 at the Monkton Lions Pavilion.

Federal candidates address immigration, inflation, foreign affairs, climate change at Palmerston meeting

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

The Minto, Mount Forest, Arthur and Mapleton Chambers of Commerce co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre.

Monkton Lions host e-waste fundraiser

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

MONKTON – On April 19, Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company…

Perth-Wellington federal candidates discuss tariffs, interprovincial trade, carbon tax, agriculture

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Four candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on April 8 for a Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the April 28 federal election.

New installation of utility poles leave Howick residents, council upset

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 8 meeting, council here discussed the installation of new utility poles once again in unfinished business.

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Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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