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Nicole Beswitherick

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Listowel Cyclones host home opener, go into overtime twice over weekend

Nicole Beswitherick September 17, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones are back on the ice, and hosted their home opener on Sept. 11 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Duif heading to para-cycling world championships in Alabama

Nicole Beswitherick September 3, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Martin Duif is preparing to test himself against the world’s best para cyclists at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.

The price of staying alive

Nicole Beswitherick September 3, 2026Columns, Editorials, Opinion

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Cyclones take 7-1 pre-season victory on home ice

Nicole Beswitherick September 3, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones hosted their first home pre-season game on Aug. 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex against the Ayr Centennials.

Children welcomed to Legoland as part of North Perth Summer Camps

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – On Friday, children were welcomed into Legoland at Eastdale Public School as part of the North Perth Summer Camps.

Listowel Cyclones look ahead to 2026-27 pre-season

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones launched the 2026-27 Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) season with their first pre-season game against the Ayr Centennials on Aug. 23, winning 6-3.

Howick approves drainage improvements

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here heard from its drainage superintendent regarding the tender awarded for the Merkley Municipal Drain, and granted approval for improvements to Municipal Drain #10.

Howick amends fees, charges

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here approved enactment of a bylaw to amend schedules B, G and H of the Consolidated Fees and Charges bylaw, which came into effect at the time of passing.

OPP report increased violent crime, reductions in property crime, fraud

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

MONKTON – Violent crime has increased in Perth County in July, while police continued to see reductions in property crime, fraud and injury collisions.

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

Nicole Beswitherick August 20, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural

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.

Milverton’s Kyle Steckly becomes first Canadian to win Masters of the Pros 200

Nicole Beswitherick August 20, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

A Milverton native, Steckly was joined by his father and friends as he crossed the finish line in first place on the track, donning the green jacket.

Rippers take 7-2 victory over Brussels

Nicole Beswitherick August 13, 2026Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – The Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers played against the Brussels Bangers at the George Hamilton Memorial Park in Wroxeter on Sunday.

Local teen finishes fourth at OFSAA in visually-impaired 800-metre race

Nicole Beswitherick August 13, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL – When Angel Lovation-Puga crossed the finish line at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships this spring, he wasn’t just completing an 800-metre race.

Senior Legionnaires go up against Kincardine Cubs

Nicole Beswitherick August 13, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Senior Legionnaires took on the Kincardine Cubs on Friday, Aug. 7.

Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation raises $23,000 at golf tournament

Nicole Beswitherick August 13, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation held a golf tournament on Aug. 5 to assist in raising funds for the local hospital “FORE the health of our community.”

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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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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