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Perth County Holstein Club presents awards at year-end banquet

Submitted November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Launch of the Huron Perth & Area Unattached Care Clinics

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In a step to address the growing shortage of family doctors and nurse practitioners, the Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) recently announced the launch of the Unattached Care Clinics (UCC). 

Mayor meets with MPP on policing costs

Pauline Kerr October 31, 2024Local News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he’s met with MPP Lisa Thompson on two important matters – the cost of policing in Brockton, and the negative results of changes in the way home health-care supplies are delivered.

Bruce County Museum marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

Submitted October 31, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day invasion, a pivotal event during World War II that changed the course of history.

Trail users, hunters urged to be cautious

Pauline Kerr October 31, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Trail users in Bruce County are reminded that long gun (rifle) season for deer hunting is Monday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 10.

Trout Unlimited organizes planting of native trees along Otter Creek

David Wood October 31, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

About a dozen tree-huggers united on the flood plains of Otter Creek on Saturday morning to plant native trees aiming to enhance and protect the ecosystem of the wetland area.

MVCA Southern Lake Huron Coastal Action Plan moving forward

Cory Bilyea October 31, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) board members received exciting news…

Saugeen Ojibway Nation releases statement on DGR referendum results; they “do not affect SON’s ongoing evaluation”

Midwestern Newspapers October 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Joint Chiefs and Councils of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) released a statement on Oct. 29, following the close vote in South Bruce's referendum.

South Bruce voters support willing host status for DGR

Midwestern Newspapers October 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Eligible voters in South Bruce have voted in favour of declaring the community a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) following a public referendum.

Walkerton celebrates Little Royal Fair October 17 to 20

Pauline Kerr October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The fair saw attendees taking in the attractions.

What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library

Submitted October 24, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Library was a busy place in October with the Walkerton Little Royal Fair, Canadian Library Month, and Ontario Public Library Week. 

Atwood neighbours hosting Halloween food drive to benefit The Village

Kelsey Bent October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

A local couple started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood. Their hopes of it catching on have come true, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.

Howick to see 21.15 per cent increase in OPP annual billing, building code will see over 2,000 changes

Nicole Beswitherick October 24, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received four reports with its consent agenda at its  meeting last Tuesday. Two were pulled out for discussion.

Listowel District Secondary School hosts AgScape career competition

Rachel Hammermueller October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Students circulated booths, learning about careers in agriculture.

Decision time looms on DGR

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

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Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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