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Nicole Beswitherick

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Dry hydrant installed at Fordwich gravel pit

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Oct. 21 meeting, council here heard from Fire Chief Josh Kestner about the recent installation of a dry hydrant in Fordwich.

Cyclones take one victory, one loss in weekend action

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones hosted two games over the weekend at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Avian influenza found in deceased geese in Mitchell, wetlands and trails reopened

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD – At its Oct. 10 Board of Health meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical…

Third annual Diwali celebration held in Wingham Oct. 19

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Immigration Partnership and Huron Seva Foundation hosted the third annual Diwali…

Measles outbreak declared over

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met together for its monthly meeting on Oct. 10, where Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen provided another update on the measles outbreak across the province.

Cole: Cyclones ‘continuing to get better each day’

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones were back on home ice on Oct. 17 to face the Chatham Maroons.

Listowel Gardens celebrates completion of structural framework

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Already completing milestones, Listowel Gardens held a topping-off celebration on Oct. 16, marking the completion of the apartment building’s structural framework.

Costume ‘Pawty” fundraiser held for North Perth Dog Park

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Dog Park Committee held a costume “pawty” and walk on Oct. 18 at Listowel Kinsmen Park.

Intermediate girls soccer tournament held at Elma Township Public School

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

ATWOOD - Elma Township Public School hosted an Intermediate Girls Soccer Tournament on Oct. 15.

Cyclones score on empty net, come out with 2-0 win against London Nationals

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones took on the London Nationals on Oct. 8 at the Western Fair Sports Centre in London.

Motion defeated to replace steel cladding at Howick fire station

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Fire Chief Josh Kestner came to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting, recommending they accept three quotes gathered for the Howick Fire Station steel cladding project, and approve the quote from Prior Projects and Renos of Mildmay in the amount of $24,295 – the lowest bid of the three.

Howick municipal drain collapses under county road, causing crop damage to properties on Gorrie Line

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here is proceeding with a request for major improvement and extension by petition for municipal drain #20, currently causing damage on Gorrie Line.

Howick to be replacing Belmore Community Centre flooring

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here recently approved $1,895 to be taken from the recreation reserve fund to complete the Belmore Community Centre flooring replacement.

Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance board meetings back in session

Nicole Beswitherick October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has resumed its hospital board meetings following a   summer break.

Township asked to assume responsibility for conservation area in Howick

Nicole Beswitherick October 9, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

There is a petition of interest for Howick Township to assume responsibility of the Gorrie Conservation Area from the Maitland Conservation (MC). 

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

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Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

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Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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