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Wingham & District Hospital Auxiliary purchased new equipment, looks to future needs

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham & District Hospital Auxiliary purchased a tilt wheelchair, a Sara Steady, and a…

Wingham hospital foundation supports $2.3 million in equipment

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

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

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

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

Submitted May 15, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Thomas Beard and Friends String Quartet fundraiser garnered a total of $3,450 benefiting North…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

The Lions Club of Wingham inducts newest members

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At a recent meeting, Zone Chair Lion Travis Teed inducted three new members into The Lions Club of…

Walkerton senior card results

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.

Morris-Turnberry addresses repairs to major damage on Salem Road

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its May 6 meeting, council here heard from Director of Public Works Mike Alcock about damage to Salem Road, and options for repair. 

Use of agency nurses ‘trending down’ at SBGHC

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2025News

GREY-BRUCE - South Bruce Grey Health Centre, like other hospital corporations right across the province, has been coping with a shortage of nursing staff that started during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Invisible Wounds, Leslie Motors honour first responders on May 1

Cory Bilyea May 15, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

For 10 years, Invisible Wounds, an organization dedicated to positively contributing to the lives of first responders, health professionals and their families, has teamed up with Leslie Motors to honour first responders on May 1.

Medical students experience rural life during Discovery Week

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

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

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Cindy J. Sinko May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…

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Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

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2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

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Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

By Cory Bilyea

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

By Rachel Hammermueller

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

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