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Nicole Beswitherick

Reporter

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.

Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.

Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.

Strong mayor powers discussed by Howick Council

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled a letter from the Township of Rideau Lakes out of correspondence, asking to endorse Resolution No. 78-2025 opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities.

Marking the anniversary of Dutch liberation

Nicole Beswitherick May 1, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

May 5 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German-occupied Netherlands during WWII.…

Board of Health discusses living wage in the Huron Perth region

Nicole Beswitherick May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from guest speaker Kristin Crane from United Way Perth-Huron on the topic of living wage in the Huron and Perth region at its April 11 meeting.

Ground broken on Listowel Gardens residential development

Nicole Beswitherick May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, News

On April 24, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new Listowel Gardens apartments and shops, located at the town’s southwest end – a step forward in addressing housing needs in North Perth.

HPPH discusses monitoring food affordability in Huron Perth

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Food, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its recent April 11 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen about food affordability.

Monkton Lions hold easter egg hunt

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Monkton Lions Club held its annual Easter egg hunt the morning of April 19 at the Monkton Lions Pavilion.

Federal candidates address immigration, inflation, foreign affairs, climate change at Palmerston meeting

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

The Minto, Mount Forest, Arthur and Mapleton Chambers of Commerce co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre.

Monkton Lions host e-waste fundraiser

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

MONKTON – On April 19, Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company…

Perth-Wellington federal candidates discuss tariffs, interprovincial trade, carbon tax, agriculture

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Four candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on April 8 for a Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the April 28 federal election.

New installation of utility poles leave Howick residents, council upset

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 8 meeting, council here discussed the installation of new utility poles once again in unfinished business.

Belmore Boundary Boys compete at Ontario Elementary Curling Championships

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Elementary Curling Championships were held at the Palmerston & District Community Complex April 3 to 6 with the Belmore Boundary Boys among the competitors.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

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

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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