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Nicole Beswitherick

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Cyclones drop games to Sugar Kings, Redhawks in pre-season action

Nicole Beswitherick September 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones took on the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 5 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with about 150 in attendance for the pre-season game.

Howick moving forward with ROD application for beautification project

Nicole Beswitherick September 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program launched in June, replacing the previous Rural Economic Development (RED) program, aiming to create strong businesses, boost economic growth, protect jobs and improve infrastructure in small communities.

Finding a cure

Nicole Beswitherick September 11, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Instagram and found a post that caught my attention. The post stated that, in China, researchers have developed a stem-cell based treatment that “cured” a type one and type two diabetic a year after treatment.

Listowel 11U Legionnaires win OBA Provincial Championships

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel 11U Legionnaires capped off last weekend and season by winning the OBA 11U “C” Provincial Championship.

Howick authorizes agreement with Simply Voting Inc. ahead of 2026 municipal election

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its Aug. 12 general council meeting, CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis brought a report seeking council authorization to engage Simply Voting Inc. for the provision of telephone- and internet-based voting services for next year’s election.

Howick approves adoption of Huron County Community Safety and Well Being Plan review

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here was presented with a report on the community safety and wellbeing (CSWB)  plan review for the township at its July 15 meeting.

Cyclones take win, loss ahead of long weekend

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - In the midst of their Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) pre-season, the Listowel Cyclones are continuing to improve on their skills, according to Head Coach Jesse Cole.

Howick considers bylaw, receives presentation on asset management plan

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here received a report at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting regarding its 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) for approval.

Listowel Cyclones look ahead to 2025-26 season

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones launched the 2025-26 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) campaign with their first pre-season game against Waterloo on Aug. 22.

Howick Fire recognizes department members with awards, certificates

Nicole Beswitherick September 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

GORRIE - The Howick Fire Department recently held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing those at the station for a job well done.

Riegling performs at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

LUCKNOW - The Kinsmen Club here has been putting together a well-attended, large-scale festival for the last 17 years.

Howick implementing new subgrade fibre internet policy

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here will be implementing a new township policy requireing that all future fibre internet service be installed subgrade.

Jacklyn Wills performs at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

LUCKNOW - Jacklyn Wills, of 100.1 The Ranch, played the side stage at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields event on Aug. 22.

Howick shows informal expression of interest in new fire station

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here has approved an informal expression of interest in a new fire station for the Howick Township Fire Department at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting.

Cyclones back in action

Nicole Beswitherick August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones are back on the ice for the start of their pre-season.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

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Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

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Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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