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Nicole Beswitherick

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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.

Community Living holding Bowl Us Home fundraiser at DA Virtual Sports

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

As part of a new campaign, Community Living North Perth (CLNP) will be collaborating with DA Virtual Sports for its Bowl Us Home fundraiser.

United Housing to create affordable housing in Listowel

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

On Oct. 8, Perth-Huron United Way had an event at the former Diana Sweets restaurant to introduce its new United Housing organization. 

New this year with the Festival of Lanterns is Frankenopoly

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 11th annual festival of lanterns here is set to return on Oct. 25. To go along with the tradition, and new this year, local realtor Mark McDougall created a game called Frankenopoly.

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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.

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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.

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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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