On Saturday, May 4, Bruce County Long Term Care and Senior Services hosted members of the 31st Territorial Battalion Group (TBG) at the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home as part of Exercise: Trillium Venture.
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Quilts of Valour presented to local veterans
The Quilts of Valour program began in 2006, when a quilter in Edmonton, Lezley Zwaal, presented hand-made quilts to comfort three veterans of the war in Afghanistan who were being treated at the hospital there. It was her way of thanking them.
Bruce County announces new Director of Corporate Services
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Dinsmore as the new Director of Corporate Services, effective June 3.
Scongack updates Huron County council on refurbishment project, isotopes, construction
Bruce Power’s chief development officer and executive vice-president James Scongack presented an update on the ongoing refurbishment project, and Bruce C, to Huron County Council at the May 8 meeting.
Alzheimer draw raises $10,369 for Grey-Bruce and Huron-Perth societies
The final draw for Jo-Ann and Peter Carter’s Alzheimer Society fundraising draw was held May 5 at the Knights of Columbus hall, Mildmay.
Lobies Park going to the dogs
The fences are up, the benches are placed, and the signs are posted – all that’s missing are the dogs.
Two youths arrested in North Perth, multiple charges laid
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two 15-year-old North Perth residents on multiple charges, according to an OPP report.
Living the dream: my road to The Banner
Some of you may already know or recognize my name, but for those who do not, I’m Nicole…
Public health unit receives funding bump
The local public health unit will receive nearly $1.5 million in one-time funding and base funding from the provincial government.
Author speaks to storytime group about butterflies
Author Dorothy Ladd brought her charming book, Memengwaa, about the wonderful monarch butterfly, to the Storytime group at the Walkerton branch library on May 1.
Hate crime information session in North Perth
On May 30, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be coming together to discuss hate/bias related incidents, and the widespread impact that these tyåpes of occurrences can have on the community.
Second annual ‘Tastes of the World in North Perth’ deliciously delightful
The Listowel Agricultural Society held its second annual Tastes of the World in North Perth event which brought cuisines from around the globe to the small town of Listowel on April 21.
Pieces of the past: Advertising
Advertising can reveal much about the times during which an ad was placed.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces new chief of staff
Dr. Michael Ballantine is officially the new Chief of Staff for South Bruce Grey Health Centre, replacing Dr. Lisa Roth.
Stop 23 Auto Sales continues committment to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala
Stop 23 Auto Sales made another $20,000 installment on the Listowel car dealership’s multi-year committment to contribute $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala, which raises funds for hospital equipment.
