First, a definition: a stigma is a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something. For example: the stigma associated with mental illness equals the stigma of mental illness.
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HPPH discusses contraception in Huron-Perth
At its June 9 meeting, the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report to the Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) board of health covered a variety of topics. Dr. Miriam Klassen, MOH for Huron-Perth, presented her report to the board and outlined contraception measures being taken in Huron-Perth.
Maitland River Elementary School hosts play-a-thon to help support United Way
Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) held a play-a-thon on June 16, inviting the kids and staff to bring a loonie or a toonie to the event to support United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH).
Planes, cars and bikes fundraiser set for this Saturday at Wingham Airport
The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) is revving up their engines for what they hope will be its most significant fundraising event to date.
North Huron receives audit results
North Huron council received the results of its annual financial audit during its regular council meeting on June 19.
North Huron council approves funds for new AC unit at Alice Munro Library
The Alice Munro Public Library in Wingham contacted the township on June 2 to report the air conditioning unit that services the central part of the library had stopped working.
Liesemer Home Hardware celebrates 150th anniversary
In 1873, Conrad Liesemer opened his hardware store in Mildmay. Now, 150 years later, there’s still a hardware store at the same location – not just the same community but the same corner (larger than the original store, though) – and it’s still owned and operated by Liesemers – Pete, the owner, is f
Mildmay-Carrick will soon be ‘Better Together’
“Better Together!” That’s the buzz around Mildmay-Carrick as the community is now less than 50 sleeps away from hosting its 2023 homecoming.
Teeswater-Culross arena ice season to begin Sept. 1
The topic of installing ice at one of the two arenas in South Bruce a month earlier than usual was a hot one at the June 13 council meeting.
Council paves way for proposed Teeswater subdivision
Council has paved the way for a proposed subdivision to move one step closer to becoming a reality with Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments.
South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club tours Belmoral Farms
The third meeting of the South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club was recently held at Belmoral Farms, outside of Teeswater.
Rotary Club announces grand prize winner of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club drew the grand prize-winning ticket of this series of the Walkerton Lottery on June 15.
You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone
I’ve likely heard the phrase above a million times thus far in my life, and now that I think about it, more frequently since I have become a mother.
Land of the big smoke
In early June 2023, smoke from wildfires in Quebec blanketed Ontario and turned New York City skies orange. Bruce County escaped the worst of the big smoke, but it hasn’t always been so lucky.
Bravo to the Class of 2023
They enter the room, a little awkward in their new shoes – except for the inevitable rebel who opts for neon running shoes.
