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South Bruce Council receives “willing host” vote for DGR

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received the official results of the South Bruce referendum during a special meeting on Nov. 12.

Howick to receive $193,502 through OCIF

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Township of Howick will receive $193,502 in provincial funding to help with renewal and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure.

Human trafficking information night sheds light on understanding and identifying local issue

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

Perth County OPP hosted a human trafficking information night at Mitchell District High School on Oct. 29.

Rae Applauds the Opening of Unattached Primary Care Clinic

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington applauded the Huron Perth Ontario Health Team and local Family Health Teams for the launch of their Unattached Care Clinic via a media release dated Nov. 5.

North Perth residents on stage in Anne of Green Gables – The Musical

Midwestern Newspapers November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) upcoming production of Anne of Green Gables – the Musical is a major production for the guild, the culmination of its 50th anniversary season, but for one Listowel family it’s also a way to spend time together.

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.

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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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Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

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Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

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.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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