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Nicole Beswitherick

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Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Parkview Gardens

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Both Santa and Mrs. Claus made it out to Parkview Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 29 for a couple hours of holiday-themed activities and photos.

Listowel Cyclones 10th in conference after weekend victory over Caledon

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones, currently 10th in the Western Conference of the GOJHL, went up against the Caledon Bombers on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, coming out with another victory.

Howick endorses construction of day care facility

Nicole Beswitherick November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Township council approved construction of a licensed child care facility in Howick Township on Nov. 18.

Cyclones spin up back-to-back weekend wins

Nicole Beswitherick November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones played two great weekend games.

Howick Township council authorizes contract for snow removal in Gorrie at meeting

Nicole Beswitherick November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here has authorized the 2026 sidewalk snow clearing contract for Gorrie with Steve Vogel of Steve’s Landscaping and Construction at its Nov. 18 meeting.

HPPH discusses the impact of alcohol availability on police, emergency and health services

Nicole Beswitherick November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed a letter which stated that alcohol-related harms in northwestern Ontario is higher than provincial averages.

Listowel clinic holds grand reopening after expansion

Nicole Beswitherick November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Fisher Family Primary Care Centre’s renovations have been completed, and a grand reopening was held at the improved and expanded site the evening of Nov. 12.

Cyclones drop two on weekend slate

Nicole Beswitherick November 20, 2025News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones  travelled to the Galt Arena Gardens on Nov. 15 to take on the Cambridge Redhawks who are currently first in the eastern conference of the GOJHL.

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

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.

Remembrance Day 2025 in Fordwich

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

FORDWICH - The Township of Howick and the Brussels Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218) hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich on the afternoon of Nov. 9.

Remembrance Day 2025 in Listowel

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Community members braved the wind and snow to take part in the Listowel Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11. 

Cyclones take overtime win at home

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones were back on home ice on Nov. 7 taking on the Komoka Kings. Nov. 7 was also the Cycs Veteran Appreciation Night.

Hospital board approves architect for Listowel hospital redevelopment

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - At its last meeting in October, the Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance (LWHA) Board of Directors heard from Manager of Supply Chain at Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) Shelley Reinhart about approving KPMB Architects for the LMH redevelopment.

Howick Council votes to go back to bi-weekly meetings despite staff concerns

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HOWICK - Howick Council will return to meeting every other week.

Cyclones ride high, hit roadblock in last week’s games

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones travelled to the Pat Stapleton Arena on Oct. 30 to take on the Sarnia Legionnaires.

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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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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.

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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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