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Nicole Beswitherick

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Cyclones begin playoff series with London Nationals

Nicole Beswitherick March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones have entered playoff season, beginning with a series against the London Nationals. 

HPPH addresses new measles exposure, Board of Health provided update on the contagious virus

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

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) issued a news release dated March 12, sharing to the community of a new measles exposure.

Xplore representative speaks to council on utility poles going up in the township

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Hoping to continue on the path toward getting answers, council here had Xplore Inc. representative Tracy Chalifoux present information about the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (also known as AHSIP) coming to Howick – resulting in utility poles going up in the township.

Telephone and internet-based voting authorized for 2026 municipal election

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.

Council authorizes telephone and internet-based voting for 2026 municipal election

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.

Listowel Cyclones clinch spot in the playoffs

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went up against the Stratford Warriors on March 7, ending in a close score.

Howick adopts 2025 budget

Nicole Beswitherick March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here passed its 2025 municipal budget bylaw at its Feb. 25 meeting.

Cyclones hold inaugural Paddyfest kickoff game

Nicole Beswitherick March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went green on Feb. 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, celebrating Paddyfest early with their inaugural Paddyfest kick-off game against the St. Thomas Stars – sponsored by the Listowel Kinsmen.

Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection

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

The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.

North Perth raises money for housing, homelessness at CNOY

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

North Perth and area residents walked for housing and homelessness action at Perth-Huron United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event on Feb. 22.

Paddyfest darts tournament fills the legion

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Legion was packed on Feb. 22 for the annual Paddyfest Darts Tournament.

Public Health discusses mitigation of alcohol harm

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a report presented by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen on Feb. 14 pertaining to a primer for municipalities in Perth and Huron counties on reducing alcohol harms.

Perth-Wellington candidates discuss housing costs, ER closures, tariffs on agriculture

Nicole Beswitherick February 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on Feb. 21 for the third and final Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the Feb. 27 provincial election.

Cyclones win against Elmira, host annual food drive

Nicole Beswitherick February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones crushed the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with a strong 5-2 victory on Feb. 7.

North Perth endorses letter from Community Living

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

Council here pulled out a press release from Community Living North Perth, dated Jan. 28, from its consent agenda at its recent Feb. 10 meeting.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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