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Local medical first responders participate in St. John Ambulance zone first aid competition

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The regional St. John Ambulance headquarters in Hanover hosted the 2025 zone first aid competition on Saturday, April 26.

Ground broken on Listowel Gardens residential development

Nicole Beswitherick May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, News

On April 24, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new Listowel Gardens apartments and shops, located at the town’s southwest end – a step forward in addressing housing needs in North Perth.

Hike for Saugeen Hospice happening May 4 in area five locations

Submitted May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - Mildmay is among the locations set for the annual Hike for Saugeen Hospice on Sunday, May 4.

New long-term care director

Submitted May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Kussmann as the new director of long-term care and senior services, effective May 26. 

Christine's Closet Fashion Show fundraiser

Christine’s Clothes Closet holds annual fashion show fundraiser

Cory Bilyea May 1, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Christine’s Clothes Closet held its biannual fundraiser fashion show on April 22 at the Wingham Columbus Centre, with 180 people attending.

Alex Ruff re-elected as MP

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TARA - In the riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Conservative incumbent Alex Ruff will be returning to Parliament, along with colleague Ben Lobb in Huron-Bruce.

Peabody: Site visit to court building brings positive results

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented Tuesday on two items coming up at the May 1 meeting of Bruce County council.

South Bruce Council votes to proceed with report, minor roof repairs

Denny Scott May 1, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce Council has directed staff to proceed with investigations into repairs of the roofs of the Teeswater Culross Community Centre (TCCC) and the Mildmay Carrick Recreation Complex (MCRC).

Strong mayor powers discussed by Brockton council

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody continues to acknowledge strong mayor powers could be a useful tool in dealing with red tape that interferes with construction of new homes.

Belmore Homecoming set for June 20-22

Submitted May 1, 2025Wingham Advance Times

In Belmore, “The Hamlet with Heart,” plans for Homecoming 2025 are progressing really well.

Wingham Ironmen Banquet Winners

Ironmen celebrate the 2024-25 season

Submitted May 1, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen had their year-end banquet on April 12. The team celebrated the 2024-25 year, and several player received awards.

Huron County mass casualty event

Huron County EMS, OPP, Fire join for second mass casualty training

Cory Bilyea May 1, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County EMS, OPP and firefighters joined forces for the second mass casualty training event in a training exercise that began last summer, with several local first responders working together in a simulated multi-vehicle incidentt with multiple people trapped in a school bus; others ejected fro

Strong mayor powers not needed says Goetz

Denny Scott May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Strong mayor powers have no place in South Bruce according to Mayor Mark Goetz and some of his fellow council members.

Wingham Earth Day

Volunteers help to clean up Wingham for Earth Day

Cory Bilyea May 1, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Volunteers pledged to make Wingham the cleanest town in Huron County on their fourth annual Earth Day Cleanup Wingham event.

South Bruce reverses course to proceed with water tower

Denny Scott May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After reversing a decision made last month regarding building a water tower for the Teeswater and Formosa water system, South Bruce Council directed staff to investigate the best way to fund it.

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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.

Saugeen Hospice expresses gratitude towards Second Hand Rose Shop

Saugeen Hospice is extending a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop (SRH) for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

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.

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Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

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.

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.

Columnists

Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent

By Submitted

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Saugeen Hospice expresses gratitude towards Second Hand Rose Shop

By Submitted

Saugeen Hospice is extending a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop (SRH) for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

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

By Submitted

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

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