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Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding for new benches, garbage bins

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.

Brockton council votes to support OPP MCERT application

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody opened the June 4 meeting of Brockton council with the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment statement, and a report that he’s finished his reconciliation tours and meetings at Nawash and Saugeen.

Formosa recreation centre welcomes June with Spring Fling Dance

Emily Bowen June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Formosa Lions sponsored the second ever Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, June 1 at the Formosa recreation centre, featuring drinks, dancing and a live band. 

Cody Carter places second in doubles, fourth in singles at World’s Crokinole Tournament

Submitted June 13, 2024News

TAVISTOCK – Cody Carter, 16, of Hanover did extremely well at the World’s Crokinole Tournament…

Peabody: Medical isotopes ‘a booming, expanding field’

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, in his role as warden of Bruce County, attended back-to-back events in Toronto on the weekend focusing on medical isotopes. 

Simon Walley of MaterCare speaks to local CWL groups

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Simon Walley, son of Dr. Robert Walley, founder of MaterCare International, spoke to members of the CWL in Walkerton and Formosa recently, to inform the groups about the work of this organization.

Procter family donates $100,000 for CT Scanner

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Procter family from the Belgrave area have donated $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together Campaign to support a brand-new CT Scanner.

Trout Unlimited Canada begins cooling streams program to reforest Otter Creek

Emily Bowen June 13, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times

After an initial proposal to Bruce County Council on April 23, Trout Unlimited Canada is working on rehabilitating the Otter Creek ecosystem in Mildmay. 

Listowel Memorial Park playground now open

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Memorial Park playground is now open.

Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary school level, secondary school,…

June 13, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted June 13, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Listowel Banner Ten Years Ago 2014 – LDSS principal Diane Homewood retired after working there…

United Way looking for committee volunteers

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Part of what makes United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) strong is its committed volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization continues moving forward with serving the communities of Perth-Huron.

Iconic Lancaster returns to Goderich

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

On June 14, 1964, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flew retired Lancaster FM213 to Goderich, where the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion displayed it as a war memorial.

Grey Bruce Gutsy Walk raises over $10,000

Emily Bowen June 13, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Grey Bruce raised $10,977.55 during the Walkerton Gutsy Walk on June 2, a fundraiser…

Today, I lost a good friend

Bob Murray June 13, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

No, no one had died. However, a good friend of the last nine years has moved away.

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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. 

See all Listowel area articles.

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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