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Nicole Beswitherick

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Families flock to Wingham bike rodeo

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Sepoy Trade Solutions in Wingham held a bike rodeo on May 31 that attracted several…

Howick approves bylaw, authorizing Fordwich subdivison agreement

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here approved bylaw No. 32-2025, authorizing the Fordwich subdivision agreement between the township and 2822071 Ontario Ltd.

Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event recognizes North Perth Firefighters

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event took place May 31 and June 1

Atwood firefighters breakfast a success

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

ATWOOD – The North Perth Fire Department annually hosts breakfasts at all fire department…

14th annual North Perth Character Run a success, had over 230 participants

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The 14th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 29 with over 230…

Maplevue Farms celebrates World Milk Day

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH - June 1 every year marks World Milk Day.

Midwestern’s Peggy Haasnoot receives Silver Quill

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett presented Peggy Haasnoot with a Silver Quill Award on May 15.

Maplevue Farms celebrating World Milk Day with June 1 open house

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Falling on a Sunday this year, Doug and Dave Johnston of Maplevue Farms in North Perth are taking the opportunity to offer the community a look at their dairy farming process

Howick Township to revise municipal alcohol policy

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here will be revising its current alcohol policy to improve usability for stakeholders and maintain compliance with legislation.

Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government

Nicole Beswitherick May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.

Council receives United Way update

Nicole Beswitherick May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its recent meeting, council here heard a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb, updating everyone on the 2024/25 campaign and the Northern Huron Connection Centre.

Howick receives funding from Canada Summer Jobs

Nicole Beswitherick May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here recently received a report on Canada Summer Jobs funding approval in the amount of $4,816.

Howick discusses North Perth school boundary review

Nicole Beswitherick May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled the minutes from the recent Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, focussing on its boundary review.

Council supports HPPH in request for increasing housing crisis urgency

Nicole Beswitherick May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received an item in its correspondence from Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) regarding the housing crisis.

‘Massive’ measles outbreak puts elimination status at risk: MOH

Nicole Beswitherick May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its recent meeting on May 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed the latest news on the measles outbreak in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.

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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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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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…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

By Submitted

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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