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.
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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.
CSWBP Substance Use and Addiction Action Table launches new strategic plan
BRUCE COUNTY - The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning’s (CSWBP) Substance Use and Addiction Action Table, also known as the Community Drug & Alcohol Strategy (CDAS), has launched a new strategic plan.
Hanover Scouts to represent Canada in Australia
HANOVER - Four Scouts, one Scout Leader in Training and one Leader, from the 5th Hanover Scouts will be some of the few Canadian Scouts that will be representing scouting at the 26th Australian Jamboree at Maryborough, Queensland Australia, from Jan. 2 to 15, 2025.
Local police deal with reports offroad rage, candy tampering and assault
WALKERTON - The OPP warned of an increased police presence in downtown Walkerton on Nov. 5, and asked the public to avoid the area while police conducted their investigation.
Huron Perth Public Health gives update on respiratory illnesses
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) gathered here on Oct. 25 for its first monthly meeting following a summer break.
Council endorses design of new Listowel pool, plan to renovate current pool
LISTOWEL - Although a motion unanimously passed by North Perth Council at its Nov. 4 meeting will ultimately push back the project timeline for the new Listowel pool, it was not made with the intention of deferring the project, but rather to allow time for a funding application to pay for 50 per cen
Local health care activists honoured by Grey Bruce Labour Council
TARA - Grey Bruce Labour Council’s 2024 Activist Day on Oct. 28 saw three local activists honoured.
OMPF bump for local municipalities announced by province
HURON-BRUCE - Riding municipalities will receive increases ranging from 5.7 to 19 per cent in funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) in 2025.
Leslie Motors celebrates 25th anniversary in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Leslie Motors is celebrating 25 years in Walkerton, on Nov. 22.
