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Police warn of increase in romance scams; $1.3 million in stolen property recovered in Chatsworth

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, and the Grey Bruce OPP are seeing an increase in the number of calls for service regarding the romance scams.

Formosa Swans add two new members

Submitted February 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Formosa Swans have added two new members to their club during their monthly meeting on Feb. 3. 

Barons continue to lead division

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hanover Barons continue to lead the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey (PJHL) League with 33 wins, three losses, two over-time losses and one shoot-out loss totalling 69 points.

OPP hosting Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey Bruce OPP are hosting a Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario’ on Feb. 23.

Huron to host youth-focused job fair

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron invites students and youth to job fair for a variety of paid positions available at the County of Huron this summer season.

Vice-chair says caucus backs province, federal government in fight against tariffs

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on  Canadian goods.

NP Fire Department expands safety training for bin, silo emergencies

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) announced in a Feb. 6 media release, the endorsement of mitigation strategies intended to reduce grain bin and silo emergencies in our community.

Listowel Lightning travel to York University

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Lightning Girls Hockey Team travelled to York University to take part in their annual All Canadian Classic Tournament in Vaughan last week over Feb 5 - 6.

Listowel junior curlers travel for bonspiels

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

This past weekend was filled with fun and successful opportunities for Listowel junior curlers.

National Flag of Canada Day

Betty Jo Belton February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

February 15 has been celebrated as National Flag of Canada Day since 1996. That date marks the…

Perth resident victim of text scam; police warn of romance scams

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY – A parent in West Perth has been defrauded through a text scam, a police report…

Perth County declares a significant weather event for Feb. 12 to 13

Submitted February 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

At 8:30am local time, Perth County officially declared a Significant Weather Event as per Ontario Regulation 239/02.

County of Huron congratulates successful Starter Company Plus Program grant recipients

Submitted February 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Starter Company Plus program, awarded eleven businesses a total of $37,250 in grants this year.

Maitland River Elementary School’s Grade 6B class is learning about space and moon phases via Oreos

Submitted February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland River Elementary School’s Grade 6B class is learning about space and moon phases and on…

Lucknow Kinsmen announce plans for new HQ and community facility

Submitted February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have shared details on the planned construction of a new headquarters and community facility at Graceland.

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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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Ruck 2 Remember launches 13th annual Road to Recovery march

WINGHAM/LISTOWEL – Ruck 2 Remember recently announced its 13th annual Road to Recovery, a four-day endurance march taking place Sept. 16–19 from Wingham to Guelph.

The Meighen and King Tour in 1926

In September 1926 the race was on to win a federal election and Perth County voters found…

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BGCDSB launches new office for student, family concerns

HANOVER – Parents and families will now have another step to follow when school-level concerns remain unresolved, as the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) has launched a new office to handle student and family inquiries.

Spikes for Danica returns to Mildmay fair with growing community support

MILDMAY – Mildmay’s volleyball community is preparing to honour Danica Baker for a second year in a row, with nearly 20 teams already signed up for the Spikes for Danica tournament with days still left before registration closed.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Holstein Show attracts competitors from Bruce, Grey, Huron

WALKERTON – Spectators at the 29th Bruce Grey Holstein Show held on Sept. 1 at the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s buildings watched as judge, Richard Osborne, of Hagersville, placed 105 head of Holsteins exhibited by breeders of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.

Province urged to look at data centres locations

WALKERTON – Bruce County will have its say on a topic that has been getting plenty of news coverage in recent months – data centres.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves new well at Bluevale’s Pioneer Park

Council here approved, in principle, the installation of a well at Pioneer Park in Bluevale. Next steps for this project include municipality staff seeking quotes and establishing guidelines, to be approved by council. 

Playwright Ted Johns revisits fan-favourite with Aylmer’s Ghost

The play, a two-act, one-person production, focuses on the last days of Aylmer Clarke, the protagonist of He Won’t Come In from the Barn, a play first produced by Paul Thompson at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto in 1977. 

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

BGCDSB launches new office for student, family concerns

By Emily Bowen

HANOVER – Parents and families will now have another step to follow when school-level concerns remain unresolved, as the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) has launched a new office to handle student and family inquiries.

Council approves new well at Bluevale’s Pioneer Park

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved, in principle, the installation of a well at Pioneer Park in Bluevale. Next steps for this project include municipality staff seeking quotes and establishing guidelines, to be approved by council. 

Playwright Ted Johns revisits fan-favourite with Aylmer’s Ghost

By Submitted

The play, a two-act, one-person production, focuses on the last days of Aylmer Clarke, the protagonist of He Won’t Come In from the Barn, a play first produced by Paul Thompson at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto in 1977. 

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