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Bluevale Homecoming 2024 promises ‘a Dam Good Time’

Patrick Raftis August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The community of Bluevale is set to celebrate 170 years of community history.

OPP ratify contract including raises of 2.75 to 4.75% over four years

Midwestern Newspapers August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP officers, along with uniform and civilian counterparts across the province, ratified a four-year collective agreement on July 18 making its members the highest paid police force in the province.

Residents briefly evacuated as precaution after vehicle hits gas main

Cory Bilyea August 1, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The North Huron Fire Department temporarily evacuated about 10 homes on or near Maitland Street on July 23, after a resident clipped the gas main on their property while driving a small farm utility vehicle. 

Gallant stepping down as South Bruce fire chief

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

July 23 was the final meeting of South Bruce council for Fire Chief Guy Gallant.

Why let the tourists have all the fun?

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

It has come to the attention of a lot of us that the best deals on everything from retail to entertainment are probably found right here at home.

Montgomery’s Industrial Services donates $10,000 to Wingham Hospital

Submitted August 1, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Montgomery Industrial Services has committed $10,000 to the Caring Together Campaign, a community-based fundraiser for the purchase of a CT scanner for the Wingham & District Hospital.

Listowel Lightning finish first at July 20 swim meet at home pool

Submitted August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Lightning swim team finished on top of the standings at the second regional meet of the season, held at at the Listowel Kinsmen Pool on July 20.

Farming Fast Forward: delivering a sermon at the fair

Fred Erb August 1, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The theme for the 2024 Fair was Farming Fast Forward. I had the privilege to deliver the sermon at…

South Bruce Council urges province to ‘consider the whole picture’ with rural health care

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE – South Bruce council has supported two resolutions dealing with health care. The…

Huron County Paramedic Services distributing ‘Cool Aid’ program cards

Cory Bilyea August 1, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Paramedic Services is distributing information cards titled “Cool Aid Program Cards” to county residents. These cards are meant to assist paramedics in providing vital care in the early moments of an emergency.

Canada’s soccer stars work to overcome impact of ‘Dronegate’

Patrick Raftis August 1, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

With every Olympic Games there are stories of triumph and disappointment and the 33rd Olympiad currently underway in Paris will be no different. 

Landowners ask South Bruce to consider relinquishing Sideroad 30 road allowance to them

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A South Bruce resident has asked the municipality to transfer ownership of the unmaintained Sideroad 30 road allowance between Concessions 2 and 10, Culross, to the adjacent landowners.

Big Wreck brings show to Wingham Town Hall Theatre Oct. 5

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Big Wreck is bringing their dynamic show to the Wingham Town Hall Theatre  on Oct. 5.…

Resort to Murder is hilariously horrific and terrifyingly tremendous

Kelsey Bent August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Murder and humour don’t usually go together. Perhaps the only exception is in Resort to Murder by Brigitte Solem, on stage at the Blyth Festival Theatre’s Memorial Hall. 

Turnbacks: August 1

Midwestern Newspapers August 1, 2024Listowel Banner

TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – The award for the best-themed float at the Listowel Fair parade went to the…

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

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Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

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

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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