At its recent Dec. 13 board meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) pulled a staff report out of the agenda for discussion.
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Walkerton hospital foundation outlines new recognition program for SBGHC board members
WALKERTON - Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s executive director Brittany Hawkins and chair Sharon Kramer-Dales described a new way for proud families to recognize their newborn “stars” and to raise funds for the hospital.
Nineteenth annual Toys for Tots program a success once again
WALKERTON - It is the season of giving, and the local community has shown how generous they can be!
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns for its 59th consecutive year
ELMWOOD - The 59th annual Grey Bruce Farmers conference and tradeshow will be held at the Elmwood Community Centre between Jan. 8 to 14, 2025.
Naughty, nice or inexplicable
Santa Claus has had a pretty busy season so far.
Message to all who make Christmas merry and bright
This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.
Knitting Tree a warm success
BROCKTON - Walkerton Herald-Times readers once again contributed their knitting and crocheting to making this Christmas a warm one for everyone in the community.
North Perth seeking more information about Mental Health Community Action Group
PERTH COUNTY - North Perth Council is seeking more information regarding a West Perth proposed Mental Health Community Action Group before agreeing to participate.
NII’s The Environment Project will provide information to help county prepare for future
BRUCE COUNTY - Stephanie Keating, the new director of environment for the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), made a presentation to Bruce County council at the Dec. 5 meeting on the Climate Project.
MPP Rae’s Growing Agritourism Act passes committee unanimously
QUEEN’S PARK - On Dec. 16, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that his bill, the Growing Agritourism Act, 2024, passed third and final reading, and will receive Royal Assent next week.
Turnbacks: Royal wedding photos featured in 1934 Wingham newspaper
1934 - Within the pages of the Wingham Advance Times dated Dec. 20, 1934, was an entire photo page featuring the royal wedding of Prince George of England to Princess Marina of Greece, which took place in London on November 29, 1934.
Larsen & Shaw Ltd. donates stars for new recognition wall
WALKERTON - The Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) has announced that Larsen & Shaw has generously donated 1,300 stainless steel stars for the foundation’s new ‘Star is Born’ recognition wall.
Rothwell calls Poilievre comments ‘deplorable’
NORTH PERTH - An item within the Dec. 2 consent agenda at the North Perth Council meeting, inspired some strong words from Coun. Allan Rothwell.
North Perth Fire Department called to Atwood house fire
ATWOOD - The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) was called to a house fire on Bowman Court in Atwood on Dec. 13.
HPPH Oral Health Team proposing retrofit of space in Listowel office
The Oral Health Team received notification that an expression of interest submitted for Health Canada’s Stream 2 of the Oral Health Access Fund was successful, according to the Medical Officer of Health report from Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Dec. 13 board meeting.
