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Nicole Beswitherick

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Listowel Remembrance Day Service brings North Perth residents together

Nicole Beswitherick November 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Local residents gathered at the Cenotaph in Listowel for a Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11.

LDSS junior and senior boys volleyball faced F.E. Madill on Oct. 31

Nicole Beswitherick November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Photos from the face-off between local high schools in the six-player court sport.

Huron Perth Public Health gives update on respiratory illnesses

Nicole Beswitherick November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) gathered here on Oct. 25 for its first monthly meeting following a summer break.

A disease that affects so many – diabetes

Nicole Beswitherick November 7, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

have been living with type one diabetes for nearly 19 years now. I was diagnosed ten days after my…

F.E. Madill wins 2-0 over LDSS in junior and senior boys’ volleyball

Nicole Beswitherick November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

F.E. Madill Secondary School went up against Listowel District Secondary School in volleyball on Oct. 31 at its home court in Wingham.

Atwood Halloween House raises money for Salvation Army

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The 10th annual Atwood Halloween House fundraiser took place last Saturday night.

Atwood Witches Walk raises funds for Lions Club

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Atwood Witches Walk took place on the trail behind the Community Centre on Oct. 26.

Wingham Ironman hold bottle drive to support local hockey player going through medical challenge

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironman held a bottle and can drive at their game last Friday in support of Wingham U11 Blue Hockey Club member Odin Leachman.

Cyclones capture two wins in outstanding weekend effort

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones earned a close 4-3 victory last Friday against the Sarnia…

Family Fun Fest a success at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 26, the Sacred Heart Catholic Women’s League hosted a Family Fun Fest at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wingham

Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns a success

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns last Friday provided an opportunity for youth and adults to dress up for Halloween activities.

Council preparing to repeal bylaw at next meeting, deregulating taxicabs

Nicole Beswitherick October 24, 2024Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here recently received a report regarding the deregulation of taxicabs and other vehicles-for-hire, and directed the director of legislative services and clerk to prepare a bylaw to repeal bylaw 54-2022 for its Oct. 21 meeting.

Funeral director demands reductions of North Huron cemetery fees

Nicole Beswitherick October 24, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Dayna Deans, from McBurney Funeral Homes in Wingham, came to council here on Oct. 7 to address changes in how the township managed its cemetery fees last winter, hoping for a solution before this winter season.

Howick to see 21.15 per cent increase in OPP annual billing, building code will see over 2,000 changes

Nicole Beswitherick October 24, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received four reports with its consent agenda at its  meeting last Tuesday. Two were pulled out for discussion.

Citizen frustrations boil over at town hall meeting

Nicole Beswitherick October 24, 2024Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

The annual town hall public meeting was held here on Oct. 10 at the Blyth Arena and Community Centre, and saw attendees straying outside the meeting’s rules to get points across to council.

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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.

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Ironmen force overtime in game one of PJHL playoffs against Hanover

After forcing overtime and being edged out 2-1 in the first game of a playoff series with the Hanover Barons, the Wingham Ironmen were downed 6-2 by the Barons on home ice over the weekend.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

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

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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

Ironmen force overtime in game one of PJHL playoffs against Hanover

By Denny Scott

After forcing overtime and being edged out 2-1 in the first game of a playoff series with the Hanover Barons, the Wingham Ironmen were downed 6-2 by the Barons on home ice over the weekend.

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.

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