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Bruce County residents’ historical accounts available for all

Robin Hilborn, Bruce County Historical Society December 5, 2024Columns, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Nov. 2, 1979 Laura McPhail sat before a cassette recorder and began to talk about her life in Southampton.

Arrest made after break and enter in progress

Submitted December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

One person charged, one person fled. Police trying to identify second suspect.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 5, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted December 5, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

From December 8, 1999:

Santa Claus parades a long-time tradition in Listowel

Jessica Carter December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

I love Christmas.

Perth County OPP talk Project Lifesaver

Submitted December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

The Perth County OPP and Victim Services Huron Perth gave a public presentation on Project Lifesaver on Nov. 27 at Parkview Gardens.

Driver charged in chicken truck collision

Submitted November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - An accident involving one transport truck carrying chickens occurred on Line 87 at Road 171 in North Perth on Nov. 26.

Bluewater board chair, vice chair return to roles

Submitted November 28, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - There are no changes in leadership for Bluewater District School Board following annual elections at the Nov. 19, 2024 initial meeting of the board.

Cubs decorate Smile Cookies for United Way

Submitted November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

MILVERTON - On Nov. 23, The Atwood Lions Cubs decorated 480 Smile Cookies for the United Way Perth Huron at the Milverton Tim Hortons.

Cure-alls in the 1800s did more harm than good

Megan Lockhart, Stratford-Perth Archives November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

We’re now entering cold and flu season in Canada; the time of year when people begin taking supplements like echinacea to try to avoid getting sick.

Wingham Auxiliary donates bladder screener

Submitted November 28, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital recently purchased a much-needed bladder scanner for the hospital.

Head in the clouds? Don’t drive high

Submitted November 28, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Driving under the influence of cannabis is a growing concern in Canada, especially following the legalization of its use for recreational purposes. The misconception that cannabis impairs driving less than alcohol can lead to dangerous and even fatal consequences on the road.

Perth County launches new ‘Lite’ Interactive Map

Submitted November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - Perth County celebrated GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day on Nov. 20 with the launch of a new interactive map.

Listowel’s U15 competitive curling event welcomed teams from near and far

Submitted November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Curling Club hosted a U15 competitive curling event on Nov. 23 to 24. 

Bruce Power supplier partners donate $75,000 to Wounded Warriors Canada organization

Submitted November 28, 2024Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce Power’s supplier partners donated $75,000 to Wounded Warriors Canada in support of ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, first responders and their families.

Health unit looking for dog involved in an incident in Stratford

Submitted November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Stratford on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m.

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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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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

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.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

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.

Columnists

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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