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Nicole Beswitherick

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Howick authorizes up to $300,000 for new pumper-tanker

Nicole Beswitherick July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Howick council has authorized staff to spend up to $300,000 from the township’s fire reserve to purchase a used pumper-tanker after one of the fire department’s aging trucks failed its annual pump performance test and was removed from emergency firefighting service.

Howick to partner with Hanover for technical rescue services

Nicole Beswitherick July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Howick Township will enter into an agreement with the Town of Hanover to provide specialized technical rescue services, with officials calling the partnership the most practical and cost-effective way to ensure residents have access to specialized emergency response capabilities.

Howick approves severance despite staff recommendation to deny

Nicole Beswitherick July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here recently approved a proposal to divide a 100-acre farm into two 50-acre agricultural parcels, despite planning staff recommending the application be denied as it does not meet provincial, county and township planning policies.

Figure skater recognized

Nicole Beswitherick July 23, 2026Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody, right, presents Lauren Schneider of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club with a certificate of recognition, during the July 14 council meeting.

Tender awarded for drain upgrades in Howick

Nicole Beswitherick July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to municipal drain no. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.

Rippers win both games in double header against Tigers

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The HCFL Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers went up against the Brussels Tigers in a double header in Wingham on June 28. The Rippers claimed an 12-0 win followed by a 20-0 win.

Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its Car, Motorcycle and Plane Show on June 27

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its Car, Motorcycle and Plane Show on June 27 at the Wingham Airport.

Maitland River Community Church hosts Family Fun Day

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Maitland River Community Church in Wingham hosted a Family Fun Day event on June 27 in its parking lot area.

Wingham Sportsmen Association celebrate 70th anniversary

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham Sportsmen Association celebrated its 70th anniversary on June 26.

Senior Legionnaires win 16-1 over Port Elgin

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond in Listowel on June 26 to take on the Port Elgin White Sox.

Red Top Berries hosts annual Summer Kick-Off event

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH – Red Top Berries held its annual Summer Kick-Off event on June 27, drawing families in to pick their own strawberries.

Eastdale Public School hosts annual end-of-year Fun Fair

Nicole Beswitherick June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School held its end-of-year Fun Fair on June 19 at the school grounds.

Milverton’s Sully Kipfer drafted by OHL Sarnia Sting

Nicole Beswitherick June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Sixteen-year-old Sully Kipfer has been playing hockey for over a decade and recently received a call telling him he was drafted in the 15th round by the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting.

HPPH reviews blastomycosis inquest from Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario

Nicole Beswitherick June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

In a staff report, Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen explained that blastomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which most commonly grows in moist soil and in decomposing wood and leaves.

Cases of Lyme disease in province increasing, public being referred to eTick website

Nicole Beswitherick June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will no longer be providing tick identification for the public, but will instead refer individuals to the eTick website and mobile app.

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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…

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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

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.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

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

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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