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Where will the 800th poppy rock be placed?

Jan Briggs-McGowan July 4, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A tiny group of researchers has been honouring our veterans buried in several local cemeteries, and is in the midst of big plans for the next ceremony.  

Mill Pond Gallery celebrates great Canadian game of crokinole

Submitted July 4, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Crokinole enthusiasts from three different clubs gathered at the Mill Pond Gallery on June 28 to celebrate the great rural Canadian game.

Van Allen Insurance wins 2024 North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Submitted July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The 2024 North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was held at the Listowel Golf…

Charbonneau and Peabody re-elected chair and vice-chair of Westario at AGM

Submitted July 4, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Westario Power has announced the re-election of Luke Charbonneau as chair and Chris Peabody as vice-chair at the June 25 annual general meeting of shareholders. Their continued leadership will guide the company into another year of significant progress and achievement.

The history of Canada Day, formally known as Dominion Day

Cindy J. Sinko July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On July 1, 1879, the Canadian government passed a law passed designating the anniversary of…

Bruce County Memories: Olympic gold medalist settled in Teeswater

Robin Hilborn, Bruce County Historical Society July 4, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

When Teeswater became home to “the world’s first great woman swimmer” you’d think she might talk about her past life.

OPP urge public to use life-saving equipment following fatal statistics

Submitted June 27, 2024Police, Wingham Advance Times

Every year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responds to fatal road, off-road and marine collisions/incidents that could have had a more positive outcome had the victims worn critical lifesaving equipment.

Summer poetry readings at the Bainton Gallery begin June 28

Submitted June 27, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is hosting poetry readings again this summer, featuring three poets at the Bainton Gallery.  

Government response to nuclear waste petition decried as ‘non-response’ by petitioners We the Nuclear Free North and Protect Our Waterways

Submitted June 27, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Petitioners react with disappointment to government's response to nuclear waste petition

Canada Day traffic campaign; OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors

Submitted June 27, 2024Police, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025 the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2, a press release states.

Teeswater Kinsmen Support Caring Together Campaign with $10,000 Donation

Submitted June 27, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Kinsmen Club of Teeswater & District has donated $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to fund a new CT Scanner.

Elma Express Blue wins 12-3 in championship game

Submitted June 27, 2024News

The Elma Express Blue U13 girls travelled to Mount Forest to compete in a three-pool, 12-team ISA softball tournament this past weekend.

Grey Bruce OPP looking for Auxiliary members

Submitted June 27, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Are you thinking about joining the OPP?

OPP investigating vandalism

Submitted June 27, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP are investigating vandalism at the Walkerton community centre and ball diamonds.

Saugeen Connects see record-breaking numbers for Student Start-Up Program

Submitted June 27, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

This is the fifth year for the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program with Saugeen Connects, and the program has now provided over 250 students with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops to try entrepreneurship over the summer months. 

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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.

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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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