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Bruce Power announces retirement of Mike Rencheck, Eric Chassard to assume role of President and CEO

Submitted May 23, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce Power announced on May 13 that Mike Rencheck, currently president and CEO, will be retiring effective June 30.

Blyth Festival Art Gallery hosts Chalk Around The Block

Submitted May 16, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

BLYTH – It’s finally warm enough for outdoor events!

Meax Creek Bridge closed until July

Submitted May 16, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Bruce is advising motorists of a full closure of Meax Creek Bridge, on Bruce Road 6 East, east of Mildmay, Ontario between Side Road 30 N and Grey Road 10. The closure was set to begin May 15 and end sometime in July.

Catholic school board appoints Karyn Bruneel director of education

Submitted May 16, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board recently issued a press release to announce the appointment of Karyn Bruneel as the new director of education, effective Aug. 1.

SBGHS responds to community concerns about Durham site

Submitted May 16, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) officials say they recently “made the difficult but necessary decision “to transition 10 inpatient beds  currently at the Durham hospital site to the Walkerton and Kincardine sites.

Gateway Haven involved in military training exercise

Submitted May 16, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Saturday, May 4, Bruce County Long Term Care and Senior Services hosted members of the 31st Territorial Battalion Group (TBG) at the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home as part of Exercise: Trillium Venture.

Bruce County announces new Director of Corporate Services

Submitted May 16, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Dinsmore as the new Director of Corporate Services, effective June 3.

Lobies Park going to the dogs

Submitted May 16, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The fences are up, the benches are placed, and the signs are posted – all that’s missing are the dogs.

Two youths arrested in North Perth, multiple charges laid

Submitted May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two 15-year-old North Perth residents on  multiple charges, according to an OPP report. 

Public health unit receives funding bump

Submitted May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The local public health unit will receive nearly $1.5 million in one-time funding and base funding from the provincial government.

Hate crime information session in North Perth

Submitted May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

On May 30,  the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be coming together to discuss hate/bias related incidents, and the widespread impact that these tyåpes of occurrences can have on the community.

Pieces of the past: Advertising

ELLEN THOMAS May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Advertising can reveal much about the times during which an ad was placed.

Bruce Power commits $100,000 to CT scanner campaign at Wingham & District Hospital

Submitted May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce Power is committed to investing in healthcare in Bruce and Huron counties. This commitment is demonstrated by a $100,000 donation to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.

Cargill resident wins $96,144 with Lotto Max

Submitted May 16, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Garry Seip of Cargill has $96,144.90 to put toward his dreams after winning a Lotto Max second prize in the April 2 draw.

Mullets, big hair and great music at Rock of Ages

MARLENE OTTENS May 16, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

ST. JACOBS - Fans of ‘80s hair bands can get their musical fix at Rock of Ages, the opening show for the 2024 season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

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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…

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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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