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Battle of the Badges set for this weekend

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Annual fundraiser for Victim Services will see police and fire services battle it out at the rink.

The journey to Freezer Fitness

Submitted October 17, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Freezer Fitness, nestled behind the  Mildmay Cheese Haus on Mildmay’s main  street, is a place of wellbeing and health  that started with a group of friends looking to find a place to workout.

Respiratory illness season is here: public health offers information on how to protect yourself and your family

Submitted October 17, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Respiratory illness season is here, with COVID, influenza, RSV, pertussis and many other respiratory illnesses circulating, a letter from local health teams reads.

Bruce Power donates $100,000 to Huron Hospice ahead of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

Submitted October 17, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce Power is celebrating the importance of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (Oct. 12) with a $100,000 donation to Huron Hospice for its Moments Matter Even More capital campaign.

Cargill Lawnbowling Club hosts year-end dinner, meeting

Submitted October 17, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Members of the Cargill Lawnbowling Club held their year-end dinner and meeting earlier this month.

Kitchen skills program for seniors expands with funding help from RTOERO district

Submitted October 17, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

A pilot program from the Local Community Food Centre will help seniors to learn new recipes and foster social connections, thanks to a $4,000 donation from District 9 Huron-Perth of RTOERO.

Student pilot makes emergency landing in field; assault and robbery in Wingham

Submitted October 17, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP and the Central Huron Fire Department responded to a report of a possible airplane crash in Central Huron on Oct. 10 just after 5 p.m, a police report reads.

Region’s heritage will be on display on the 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour

Submitted October 17, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local history and culture enthusiasts are in for a treat with the 2024  Saugeen Culture Bus Tour, scheduled for Oct. 26. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 17, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted October 17, 2024Columns, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

Frozen turkeys $0.89/lb;

Smuck Bridge officially opened by Morris-Turnberry Council

Submitted October 17, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Morris-Turnberry celebrated a “significant milestone” Oct. 8, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Smuck Bridge, a press release states.

CKNX Radiothon set to support local hospitals

Submitted October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

On Saturday, Oct. 19, the 23rd Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will be  broadcasting in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations, including the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation. 

Trusting in his provision

Submitted October 10, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Well, it’s here - the crisp air of autumn is now beginning to settle in. In Fall, we are invited into a season of reflection, wonder, and gratitude.

Labour board launches biennial survey

Submitted October 10, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The 2024-25 EmployerOne Survey has launched.

Kitchen skills program for seniors expands with funding from RTOERO

Submitted October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A pilot program from the Local Community Food Centre will help seniors to learn new recipes and foster social connections, thanks to a $4,000 donation from District 9 Huron-Perth of RTOERO.

Perth County OPP and local school board partner to present community information session on human trafficking

Submitted October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

On October 29, the Perth County OPP and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be hosting an information session about human trafficking.

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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.

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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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