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Perth County mourns the loss of local paramedic

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

In a statement from Perth County Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz, it was explained that a local paramedic lost their life in a snowboarding accident. 

County gets information on military training exercise ‘Trillium Venture’

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Maj.  Paul Pickering of 31 Canadian Brigade Group addressed Bruce County council on April 4 about an upcoming training exercise that will take place in the area.

Memories of Wingham: Lorne Humphrey

Submitted April 11, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

This is the 10th part in a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. 

Municipal Support Services Inc. to assume some bylaw/animal control in North Huron

Cory Bilyea April 11, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works for North Huron, Gregg Furtney, presented a report to council regarding bylaw enforcement and animal control in the township, seeking authorization to outsource some of the duties.

North Perth Maple Weekend a sweet success

Nicole Beswitherick April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

NORTH PERTH – Royalmar Farms hosted its annual open house and pancake breakfast as part of Maple…

1924: New kitchen devices ‘save much time and labour’

Cindy Sinko April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Let’s rewind a century to the Saturday, April 5, 1924 edition of one local newspaper which was full of advertising for the upcoming Better Homes Week. 

LDSS Blackdoor Theatre’s Butterfly Queen wins big at Huron Perth District NTS Dramafest

Melissa Dunphy April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel District Secondary School’s Blackdoor Theatre came home a big winner from the NTS district drama festival. 

Everyone is invited to choose life by following Jesus

NANCY FREY April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Peter W. Marty writes in The Christian Century [Jan. 29, 2020] “Biblical faith insists that God doesn’t love us because we’re worthy; we have worth and value because God loves us.” 

Monkton Lions Club hosts camp in Nipissing for local kids

Melissa Dunphy April 11, 2024News

The Monkton Lions do more than just serve the community they love. They invest in their youth, and with their firm belief that it takes a community to raise a child, they give their all to make a difference. 

Arran-Elderslie marks 25 years of amalgamation with volunteer recognition

Submitted April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

2024 marks 25 years since the amalgamation of Arran Township, the Town of Chesley, Elderslie Township, the Village of Paisley, and the Village of Tara to form the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Brockton to seek funding for replacing Wallace Street standpipe

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ward by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Mitch Clark. Peabody said he intends to support it. While he anticipates the possibility of a close vote, this time around the municipality has a full-time bylaw enforcement officer. The bad news story involves recycling bale wrap. For two years, recyclin

Board of Health approves GBPH budget for 2024

Submitted April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Last August, the Ministry of Health announced a Strengthening Public Health in Ontario strategy, aimed at optimizing capacity, stability, and sustainability in the province’s public health system.

CWL in Walkerton celebrates 100th anniversary

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Catholic Women’s League in Walkerton is marking its 100th anniversary with a luncheon and celebration following 11 a.m. mass on Sunday, April 21.

Canadian Tire, Van Allen Insurance, LDSS team up to benefit outdoor education program

Nicole Beswitherick April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

In 2017, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) teacher Jim Flynn began the school’s outdoor education program.

Referendum question NWMO site selection goes before council

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce council held a special meeting on April 2. The single item on the open session agenda was clerk Vivian Kennedy’s report on the byelection question for the ballot on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) site selection.

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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. 

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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 man wins $100,000 top-prize with OLG Instant ticket

Joyce George, a construction worker from Wingham won a $100,000 prize in Instant Snowflake Multiplier. The winning ticket was purchased at Wingham Minimart on Josephine Street.

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…

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

Avian flu outbreak on North Perth farm

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - A total of 56,000 turkeys at a North Perth poultry farm will be "humanely depopulated" due to the detection of an outbreak of avian flu.

Wingham man wins $100,000 top-prize with OLG Instant ticket

By Submitted

Joyce George, a construction worker from Wingham won a $100,000 prize in Instant Snowflake Multiplier. The winning ticket was purchased at Wingham Minimart on Josephine Street.

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.

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