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Rachel Hammermueller

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NWMO exits South Bruce; council dissolves committee, outlines funding

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

council here heard a post-election report with voting statistics, NWMO’s payment breakdown and officially dissolved the long-standing Community Liaison Committee (CLC). 

Cyclones take a 5-0 win against Komoka Kings

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Cyclones fans were treated to an exciting game on Dec. 13., with the home team scoring five goals against Komoka Kings. 

South Bruce tallies new businesses for 2024; focuses on revitalization

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The last flip of a yearly calendar is a popular time to take into account the 12 pages that came before it. 

Councillor Nigel Van Dyk new deputy mayor of South Bruce

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council here voted in a new deputy mayor for the next two years, Councillor Nigel Van Dyk, effective Jan. 2025. 

Basketeers campaign a success with 130 baskets donated

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024News

The Stratford and Perth County Basketeers campaign wrapped up last week, with a total of 130 laundry baskets filled with personal and household necessities and $1,200 in gift cards donated to Emily Murphy House and The Optimism Place. 

Morris-Turnberry brings fencing disputes into the modern era

Rachel Hammermueller December 12, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sometimes, the rural setting of Huron County is a window into the way disagreements were settled in the past. Although times were perhaps simpler back then, such tactics don’t always translate smoothly to the modern world. 

Petition for backyard chickens fails in South Bruce

Rachel Hammermueller December 5, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Nov. 26, council here heard a delegation for allowing backyard chickens in South Bruce communities, subsequently denying the request with several councillors offering reasons for opposition. 

Proposed doctor incentive funds for South Bruce is $7,500 for 2025

Rachel Hammermueller December 5, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard the 2025 proposed budget for Brockton and area physician recruitment and retention during their Nov. 26 council meeting. 

Turnbacks – Dec. 5, 2024 Wingham Advance Times

Rachel Hammermueller December 5, 2024News

Excerpts from 50 to 100 years in the Wingham Advance Times

Dog incident cases the ‘worst’ in 2024

Rachel Hammermueller November 28, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

One topic overshadowed the rest during the bylaw report to Morris-Turnberry council on the night of Nov. 19. This year has seen a marked escalation in dog-related bylaw incidents in the municipality.

Landfill, curbside user fees for 2025 discussed at Morris-Turnberry council meeting

Rachel Hammermueller November 28, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard options for updated fees and charges for 2025 during their Nov. 19 meeting, specifically landfill and waste disposal fees and curbside user fees. 

County of Huron recommends Planning Fee increase for second time this year

Rachel Hammermueller November 28, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A fees and charges report to council here Nov. 19, resulted in general shaking of heads occurring, so to speak, when the news of planning fees increases came up on the agenda – something that may read familiar. 

South Bruce Council receives ‘willing host’ vote for DGR; Wabigoon Lake Ojibway willing to move to next step

Rachel Hammermueller November 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received the official results of the South Bruce referendum during a special meeting on Nov. 12.

South Bruce applies for grant to fund gymnastics program

Rachel Hammermueller November 21, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE – Council here has supported a grant application to help fund a potential three-year…

North Perth Seniors hold annual Christmas party

Rachel Hammermueller November 21, 2024Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The North Perth Seniors held their annual Christmas Party Nov. 14, for the first time at Listowel’s Ag. Hall.

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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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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