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Nicole Beswitherick

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Public works staff update Howick Council on utility pole fiasco

Nicole Beswitherick September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Manager of Public Works Scott Price gave an update to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting regarding the new utility poles that have gone up locally, as part of the provincial Accelerated High-Speed Internet Project.

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.

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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.

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.”

Columnists

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

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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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