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Nicole Beswitherick

Reporter

Listowel clinic holds grand reopening after expansion

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

LISTOWEL - The Fisher Family Primary Care Centre’s renovations have been completed, and a grand reopening was held at the improved and expanded site the evening of Nov. 12.

Cyclones drop two on weekend slate

Nicole Beswitherick November 20, 2025News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones  travelled to the Galt Arena Gardens on Nov. 15 to take on the Cambridge Redhawks who are currently first in the eastern conference of the GOJHL.

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

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.

Remembrance Day 2025 in Fordwich

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

FORDWICH - The Township of Howick and the Brussels Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218) hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich on the afternoon of Nov. 9.

Remembrance Day 2025 in Listowel

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Community members braved the wind and snow to take part in the Listowel Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11. 

Cyclones take overtime win at home

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones were back on home ice on Nov. 7 taking on the Komoka Kings. Nov. 7 was also the Cycs Veteran Appreciation Night.

Hospital board approves architect for Listowel hospital redevelopment

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - At its last meeting in October, the Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance (LWHA) Board of Directors heard from Manager of Supply Chain at Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) Shelley Reinhart about approving KPMB Architects for the LMH redevelopment.

Howick Council votes to go back to bi-weekly meetings despite staff concerns

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HOWICK - Howick Council will return to meeting every other week.

Cyclones ride high, hit roadblock in last week’s games

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones travelled to the Pat Stapleton Arena on Oct. 30 to take on the Sarnia Legionnaires.

Howick applying for grant, hoping to install generator switches at local community centres

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Fire Chief and Manager of Development and Protective Services Josh Kestner came to council here on Oct. 21 to ask for approval for staff to apply under the 2025 Ontario Community Emergency Preparedness  Grant (CEPG) program.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

North Perth hosts Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Night

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - A drop-in Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Night was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Oct. 22 for families and community members.

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…

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

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.

Columnists

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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