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Nicole Beswitherick

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Huron County to see changes with Provincial Planning Statement

Nicole Beswitherick November 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The province released the final, new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) back on Aug. 20, and it took effect on Oct. 20. This is to replace the PPS which came into effect May 1, 2020.

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.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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