The Wingham & District Hospital Auxiliary purchased a tilt wheelchair, a Sara Steady, and a…
Wingham hospital foundation supports $2.3 million in equipment
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation are giving thanks to the generosity of local families, businesses, and community partners, and recently announced it has provided $2.3 million in critical support to the Wingham & District Hospital for the 2024–2025 fiscal year.
Chicken theft cold case in South Huron an inside job
Charges are laid two years after Huron County OPP began investigating a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a South Huron farm in spring 2023.
The Howick Optimist Club receives $10,000 donation for Dolly Parton Imagination Library
The anonymous donation will help keep the program running strong.
The Thomas Beard and Friends String Quartet in fundraiser garnered a total of $3,450
The Thomas Beard and Friends String Quartet fundraiser garnered a total of $3,450 benefiting North…
The Lions Club of Wingham inducts newest members
At a recent meeting, Zone Chair Lion Travis Teed inducted three new members into The Lions Club of…
Walkerton senior card results
WALKERTON - Euchre results for May 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library were Deb Cassidy 73, Doug Fleet 73 and Marg Weber 67. Florence Daniel was low. Draw winners were Judy Peeling, Tom Wolfe and Don Harvey.
Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways
According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.
Medical students experience rural life during Discovery Week
Medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital during Discovery Week 2025.
Babies, children under five can now receive measles vaccines earlier
GREY-BRUCE - Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending families in western Ontario, including in Grey-Bruce, seek earlier measles vaccination for babies and children under five as the area continues to record cases of the airborne virus.
In and around local bakeries through Perth County’s history
Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…
John Diefenbaker school victorious at third-annual NII Science Olympics
HANOVER - Victory belongs to Hanover’s John Diefenbaker Senior School (JDSS), as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics—hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)—mastering a series of inventive science-based tasks and earning top honours at Friday’s competition.
Indigenous Student Forum 2025 held at Outdoor Education Centre
BRUCE COUNTY - A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre.
Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers
Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the…
Atwood United Church hosts multiple fundraising events
ATWOOD – The Atwood United Church has been busy with fundraising events this past month with the…
