United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Social Research and Planning Council has announced it is partnering with the University of Guelph on a study focused on local 2SLGBTQ+ individuals’ experiences with discrimination and exclusion.
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Fall economic statement keeps costs down and invests in rural Ontario
Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, introduced the 2024 provincial fall economic statement on Oct. 30.
We will remember
Canada Day is when we celebrate being Canadian – cake with strawberry jam, games and sparklers…
Ironmen hammer Hawks 8-1
The Wingham Ironmen displayed a high-octane offense in a Friday night road game, downing the Mitchell Hawks 8- 1 in Provincial Junior Hockey League action on Nov. 1.
Three Mildmay residents share $100,000 lottery Encore prize
SOUTH BRUCE - Enbridge Gas representative Desiree Swance presented a $5,000 cheque to South Bruce Fire Rescue Service on Oct. 17 at the Teeswater Fire Station.
GBPH issues opioid alert in response to suspected fatal drug poisoning in local region
GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health has issued its 24th opioid alert of 2024 after receiving notification of a suspected fatal opioid-related poisoning.
Local municipalities receive OCIF allocations
Municipalities in Huron-Bruce riding will receive a total of $21,481,930 to help them renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure, states an Oct. 31 press release from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.
Vance Fund donates $85,260 to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
The Vance Fund donated $85,260 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation to help upgrade the hospital’s fleet of vital signs monitors.
A look back at the 1924 Greenock Swamp forest fire
While what was considered the largest fire in Bruce County history blazed on, it somehow was not the hottest item in a variety of local newspapers of that time. The reports of public drunkenness, and drama between newspaper editors breaking the news across the province, were red hot.
Board of health endorses motion on well water testing
GREY-BRUCE - The Grey Bruce Board of Health has endorsed a letter from the chair of the board of health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts regarding well water testing.
Capital split pair of weekend games
WALKERTON – In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals claimed a 5-1 victory over Goderich on Nov. 2, in front of hometown fans.
Collision yields impaired driving charge
Huron County OPP has charged a West Perth resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a single vehicle collision into a ditch in the early morning hours of Oct. 20, a police report reads.
Huron County issues report to community on homelessness
The County of Huron is dedicated to tackling the complex issues of homelessness, poverty, and housing instability in Huron County.
Wingham turnbacks, Nov. 7, 2024
FIFTY YEARS AGO 1974 – Basic telephone rates will go up in the Wingham exchange this month, Bell…
Walkerton family receives 2024 Mapleseed Sheep Pasture Award
WALKERTON - Steve and Lisa Ernewein and family of Meadowbook Family Farm in the Brockton/Walkerton area are the recipient of the 2024 Mapleseed Sheep Pasture Award.
