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Nicole Beswitherick

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HPPH addresses new measles exposure, Board of Health provided update on the contagious virus

Nicole Beswitherick March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) issued a news release dated March 12, sharing to the community of a new measles exposure.

Xplore representative speaks to council on utility poles going up in the township

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Hoping to continue on the path toward getting answers, council here had Xplore Inc. representative Tracy Chalifoux present information about the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (also known as AHSIP) coming to Howick – resulting in utility poles going up in the township.

Telephone and internet-based voting authorized for 2026 municipal election

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.

Council authorizes telephone and internet-based voting for 2026 municipal election

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.

Listowel Cyclones clinch spot in the playoffs

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went up against the Stratford Warriors on March 7, ending in a close score.

Howick adopts 2025 budget

Nicole Beswitherick March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here passed its 2025 municipal budget bylaw at its Feb. 25 meeting.

Cyclones hold inaugural Paddyfest kickoff game

Nicole Beswitherick March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went green on Feb. 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, celebrating Paddyfest early with their inaugural Paddyfest kick-off game against the St. Thomas Stars – sponsored by the Listowel Kinsmen.

Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.

North Perth raises money for housing, homelessness at CNOY

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

North Perth and area residents walked for housing and homelessness action at Perth-Huron United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event on Feb. 22.

Paddyfest darts tournament fills the legion

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Legion was packed on Feb. 22 for the annual Paddyfest Darts Tournament.

Public Health discusses mitigation of alcohol harm

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a report presented by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen on Feb. 14 pertaining to a primer for municipalities in Perth and Huron counties on reducing alcohol harms.

Perth-Wellington candidates discuss housing costs, ER closures, tariffs on agriculture

Nicole Beswitherick February 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on Feb. 21 for the third and final Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the Feb. 27 provincial election.

Cyclones win against Elmira, host annual food drive

Nicole Beswitherick February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones crushed the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with a strong 5-2 victory on Feb. 7.

North Perth endorses letter from Community Living

Nicole Beswitherick February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council here pulled out a press release from Community Living North Perth, dated Jan. 28, from its consent agenda at its recent Feb. 10 meeting.

Temporary road closure in place for Feb. 28 MAP ’59 commemoration

Nicole Beswitherick February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth’s facilities department along with the MAP’59 (Memorial Arena Park) Fundraising Committee, will be hosting a commemoration event for the new park on Friday Feb. 28, 2025.

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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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