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.
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Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…
Less than 10 cases of measles found in Grey-Bruce
GREY-BRUCE - Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, told members of the Grey-Bruce board of health that there have been “less than 10 cases” of measles in Grey-Bruce. Most students have been vaccinated.
John Diefenbaker school victorious at third-annual NII Science Olympics
HANOVER - Victory belongs to Hanover’s John Diefenbaker Senior School (JDSS), as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics—hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)—mastering a series of inventive science-based tasks and earning top honours at Friday’s competition.
Indigenous Student Forum 2025 held at Outdoor Education Centre
BRUCE COUNTY - A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre.
Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers
Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the…
Atwood United Church hosts multiple fundraising events
ATWOOD – The Atwood United Church has been busy with fundraising events this past month with the…
Report reveals majority of secondary students not hitting ministry attendance standard
SEAFORTH - In follow-up to a previous report presented to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on Jan. 28 regarding elementary school student attendance, trustees again reviewed data regarding secondary student attendance at the April 22 meeting.
Sports: a favourite past-time for Community Living’s Zimmerman
Bill Zimmerman cuts grass, shovels snow and volunteers at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex thanks to the connections and support of Community Living Wingham.
