One in five (2.5 million) Ontarians do not have a doctor. Currently, the Listowel Hospital has 12 family doctors, but needs 17 to fully serve the community.
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Central Perth Predators hold weekend of minor hockey fun days
The Central Perth Predators held a weekend of minor hockey fun days at Elma-Logan Arena in Monkton.
Donate in Memory of Kurt David Stamper
On January 19, The Stamper Family suffered an unimaginable loss of their son, Kurt David, aged 3, in a tragic farm accident at their home. A GoFundMe page has been organized, and the funds raised will be going directly to the family for all funeral related expenses.
Morris-Turnberry won’t move forward with memorial gate repair
At their Dec. 17 meeting, council here decided not to repair, replace or move the memorial gates located at the Turnberry Conservation Area for the time being.
Bruce County Council approves 4.92 per cent tax rate increase
County council has approved the proposed 2025 budget, which will see a 4.92 per cent tax increase over last year, or $59 for the average household.
South Bruce Council rejects Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2025 budget citing concerns with 17.5% levy increase
Coun. Mike Niesen brought council’s attention to the SVCA’s draft budget proposal – approved in principle by SVCA’s board of directors – of an overall municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
Four-county region has Ontario’s lowest unemployment rate
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 3.6%.
Perth Art and Music Conservatory opens in Newton
Some inspiring news for artists and musicians of all ages: The Perth Art and Music Conservatory in…
The Rotary Club of Walkerton announce winners of the second round of lottery draw
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently announced the winners of the second round of their lottery…
Mental health focus of safety campaign, sobering agri-industry statistics cited
Community Safety and Well-being For Huron officially launched its first 2025 campaign Jan. 10, inviting members of the public to hear community representatives speak at Libro Hall in Clinton.
Councillors concerned with proposed flood plain location of BESS facility
A presentation on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Tara on Jan. 9 ended with a several members of county council expressing concerns over the flood plain location of the facility.
Turnbacks – Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 16 2024
From January 12, 1994 • Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover: Wayne’s World 2 • Students…
Saugeen Sparks Training Centre receives $50,000 RED grant
Saugeen Sparks Training Centre recently announced the receipt of $50,000 in funding through the RURAL Economic Development (RED) grant program.
County supports Kincardine resolution on taxation of electricity industry properties
At the suggestion of Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) at the Jan. 9 council meeting, Bruce County council supported a Kincardine resolution calling for fair assessment of electricity industry properties.
County has auto theft problem – and it’s partially our fault
On Dec. 18, local residents gathered at Listowel’s Parkview Gardens for another installment of Perth County OPP’s recurring information sessions. The topic of the day is one well familiar to residents throughout the county, and also beyond any local borders – auto theft.
