There’s a violent pattern in Huron and Perth counties. It’s noticed cross-organization, -sector, and right next door. Instances of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise locally, and it’s nothing new.
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The Formosa Swans host Easter Egg Hunt
Close to a hundred youngsters enjoyed a Saturday morning Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Formosa Swans.
Aboriginal Alert, Canada’s Indigenous awareness network release latest data
Indigenous People across Canada continue to go missing at disproportionate rates despite increased awareness efforts, with the statistics revealing the stark reality of systemic issues that contribute to this national crisis.
Wingham’s Easter Egg Hunt saw people of all ages attending
An Easter Egg Hunt was held in Cruikshank Park in Wingham on April 19.
Artificial Intelligence – the future
I was on a Zoom call recently and noticed that the call was identified as Zoom AI Companion. Introducing Zoom AI Companion (formerly Zoom IQ) – your new generative AI digital Zoom.
Wingham hospital among sites on latest measles exposure list
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several measles exposures.
Royal Canadian Legion supports patient beds at Wingham & District Hospital
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation received $6,500 from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation.
New OPP documentary details fight against online child sexual abuse
The OPP, in partnership with its Provincial Internet Child Explotation (ICE) Strategy partners, is releasing Protecting Innocence: ICE Strategy in Action, an “eye-opening short documentary that exposes the stark realities of online child sexual abuse and the ongoing efforts to combat it.”
Trump’s playbook (No, not The Art of The Deal)
Unfortunately, Canadian politicians have been taking some practices from US President Donald Trump’s election playbook, and they’re getting caught.
South Bruce 4-H dairy club report
Spring is here and so is another year for the South Bruce Dairy 4-H Club. The club kicked off the first meeting on April 9, at the Teeswater Agri Curl.
HPPH discusses monitoring food affordability in Huron Perth
At its recent April 11 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen about food affordability.
Peabody questions strong mayor proposal
While the province’s Strong Mayors legislation has some useful tools for dealing with red tape and getting more houses built, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, the powers it grants go “way beyond the intended purpose.
AMDSB students shine at qualifying Skills Ontario competitions in Listowel
LISTOWEL - On April 3, Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) held its annual local Skills Ontario Competition at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS). Students from three high schools participated in two events: team of two carpentry and welding.
Pedestrian stuck by vehicle
Just after noon on April 16, while emergency services were on the scene of a house fire in Walkerton, a 64-year-old pedestrian crossing the road at Durham St. East and Colborne St. South was struck by a passenger vehicle.
Listowel 150th requests to council approved
LISTOWEL - Two requests for the Listowel 150th Anniversary celebration set for August 1-3, 2025 were approved by council last month.
