Grey Bruce Public Health encourages residents and visitors to take steps to prevent tick bites while outdoors, particularly in locations where ticks typically live, such as in or near wooded or bushy areas, tall grass, or piles of leaves.
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Hallahan family supports CT scanner at Wingham and District Hospital
WINGHAM - The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation recognized the fundraising efforts of the Hallahan family for their contribution to local health care.
DGR referendum online and telephone voting system awarded to Simply Voting
South Bruce Council awarded the 2024 Municipal By-Election – Question on the Ballot Internet and Telephone Voting Services RFP to Simply Voting in the amount of $14,000.
Downtown revitalization success ‘a good problem to have’
The May 14 meeting of South Bruce council included a report from Rhonda Niesen, economic development officer on a couple of initiatives that have the potential to attract a lot more shoppers to South Bruce – and keep them coming back.
LDSS leadership class holding event in support of Student Opportunity Foundation
LISTOWEL – Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) Grade 12 recreation and fitness leadership class is hosting an event open to the public on June 14.
Over $1 million announced by province for maintenance of major roads in North Perth
NORTH PERTH - Over $1 million in funding will go towards the maintenance of major roads in North Perth.
Family Church presents relic of St. André during Friday mass
Holy Family Church in Hanover hosted a showing of a relic of St. André on May 14. The relic was brought to the church by Rev. Jomon Kalladanthyil of the Congregation of Holy Cross (COHC).
Wingham musician’s career leads him to Carnagie Hall, locals comment on performance
NEW YORK – Wingham native, Thomas Beard’s career has led him to performing at the legendary…
Medical Officer gives update on Healthy Babies program
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, provided the Grey-Bruce Public Health board of directors with an update on the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program. The update was aimed especially at those new to the board.
Why manufacturing matters
Made in China. It’s the label you see on most products sold in stores throughout the country. The odd time, you’ll see a product manufactured in some other country. But you almost never see a product that’s made here in Canada any longer.
Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements
TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall.
Wingham Cricket Day organizers look to grow sport in local region
WINGHAM – The second annual Cricket Day was held in Wingham on June 2.
Tennis/Pickle Ball courts at F.E. Madill to be replaced
WINGHAM—The Wingham tennis/pickleball courts located at the F.E. Madill Secondary School on Madill Drive will be removed and replaced beginning in early August.
Midwestern Newspapers’ June 6, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – Industrial wind turbines and preservation of agiruclutral land were the main talking points at an all-candidates meeting held in Listowel last week, were around 100 people attended the event as seven candidates for Perth-Wellington spoke to the issues facing the community.
Memories of Wingham: Mary Tervit Wallace
WINGHAM – Mary is the daughter of George H. Tervit and Annie Robertson Tervit. George H. Tervit…
