Mitchell was declared to be a town via an 1873 proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor that was made official at the beginning of 1874.
April 25, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – A new doctor arrived to practise in Listowel. Dr. Lauren Hayward started in May, and recruitment success is credited to the progressive clinic.
Get ready for Saugeen’s ‘Hike for Hospice’ in Walkerton, Hanover, Mildmay and Durham
Supporters of hospice care in Grey-Bruce will have, not one, but five opportunities to participate in Hike for Hospice events.
NWMO donates $15,000 to CT scanner at Wingham Hospital
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has donated $15,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign.
Lake Huron shipwreck topic of Muse Talk
This month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre presents its highly-anticipated Muse Talk, Discovering the Africa Shipwreck.
South Bruce council declines opportunity to partner in childcare centre project
The municipality has been in discussion with the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board and Bruce County Children’s Services, about the possibility of having a licensed childcare centre in Teeswater.
BWDSB holds first Black student forum
FLESHERTON – “We need you here. We are here because we care. We just want you to win.” These…
Joel Pletch honoured by NHPA as Young Retailer of the Year
Joel Pletch knows what his career goals are, and at age 23, is well on his way to achieving them.
Hanover, Minto and Wellington North Cultural Roundtables to host symposium
HANOVER – The Cultural Roundtables of Hanover, Minto and Wellington North invite residents and…
THRIVE Economic Development Summit coming to Blyth Community Hall
The inaugural THRIVE Economic Development Summit will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Blyth Community Hall.
McGregor attends World Championships of Irish Dance in Scotland
Recently Avery McGregor, from Walkerton, attended the World Championships of Irish Dance held in Glasgow, Scotland.
Sportsmen commit $25K to CT scanner campaign
The Wingham Sportsmen Association has committed $25,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s ‘Caring Together’ campaign.
Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team aims to enhance health care recruitment by highlighting camp opportunities
The Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) is exploring opportunities for increased health-care workforce development, particularly locally in rural and remote areas of the region.
Perth County mourns the loss of local paramedic
In a statement from Perth County Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz, it was explained that a local paramedic lost their life in a snowboarding accident.
Memories of Wingham: Lorne Humphrey
This is the 10th part in a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors.
