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Nicole Beswitherick

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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.

North Huron submitting CSRI application for Wingham and Blyth community centres

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here recently received a report from the asset management coordinator seeking approval regarding an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure (CSRI) Grant Program.

North Huron makes agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Veterinary Clinic is officially appointed as the pound keeper for North Huron Township after council adopted bylaw 73-2024 at its recent meeting.

North Huron to implement flat water, wastewater rates in 2025

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

BM Ross Engineer Ryan DeVries came to township council on Oct. 7 with financial plans for water metering in North Huron.

CTV parts ways with staff after debacle over spliced video clip

Nicole Beswitherick October 10, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News

I try to bite my tongue a lot of the time when it comes down to things like this, but two weeks ago CTV National News really let me down as a reporter.

Howick approves three consent applications for four residential lots

Nicole Beswitherick October 10, 2024News

Council here dealt with three consent applications affecting one subject property located on the corner of Gorrie Line and Harriston Road (County Road 87).

Cyclones capture weekend with two great wins

Nicole Beswitherick October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones successfully captured two wins over the weekend, maintaining their standings among the elite teams in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) this season.

Domino’s ‘raising dough’ for family

Nicole Beswitherick October 9, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Domino’s Pizza team are heartbroken after team member Joel Varughese, passed away suddenly last month.

Flat water, sewer rates coming to North Huron

Nicole Beswitherick October 3, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

At its Sept. 16 meeting, council here received a report from the director of public works and facilities department regarding sewer and water metering.

Pearl Inspirations: Erin Swinkels serving the community as a speech language pathologist, and behaviour analyst

Nicole Beswitherick October 3, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

Looking to find a better balance between family and career, Erin Swinkels started up her business Pearl Inspirations.

Howick Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for Strong Farm

Nicole Beswitherick October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During a public meeting at its recent gathering, council here unanimously passed a motion to approve a zoning bylaw amendment for 44554 Harriston Road, also known widely as Strong Farm. The application is a condition of severance C30 and C31-2024.

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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…

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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

An underwhelming performance  saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.

See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Election update

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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Election update

By Midwestern Newspapers

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

By Submitted

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

By Nicole Beswitherick

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

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