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‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do’

Submitted November 7, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

It’s not popular to talk about sin nowadays. It’s especially not socially acceptable to call out sinners.

The Listowel Cyclones came out on top with a close 3-2 win against Cambridge Redhawks

Cory Bilyea November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Its next home game at Steve Kerr Memorial Complex will be on Nov. 10 against the LaSalle Vipers.

North Perth residents on stage in Anne of Green Gables – The Musical

Midwestern Newspapers November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) upcoming production of Anne of Green Gables – the Musical is a major production for the guild, the culmination of its 50th anniversary season, but for one Listowel family it’s also a way to spend time together.

Perth County Holstein Club presents awards at year-end banquet

Submitted November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Launch of the Huron Perth & Area Unattached Care Clinics

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In a step to address the growing shortage of family doctors and nurse practitioners, the Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) recently announced the launch of the Unattached Care Clinics (UCC). 

Annual Innkeepers Dinner ‘a great success’

Submitted November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Hundreds filled the dining room at the Arden Park Hotel on the weekend as the Stratford-Perth Museum held its 21st annual Innkeeper’s Dinner.

United Way Perth-Huron teams up with University of Guelph to survey 2SLGBTQ+

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Social Research and Planning Council has announced it is partnering with the University of Guelph on a study focused on local 2SLGBTQ+ individuals’ experiences with discrimination and exclusion. 

Fall economic statement keeps costs down and invests in rural Ontario

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, introduced the 2024 provincial fall economic statement on Oct. 30.

We will remember

Pauline Kerr November 7, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Canada Day is when we celebrate being Canadian – cake with strawberry jam, games and sparklers…

Ironmen hammer Hawks 8-1

Midwestern Newspapers November 7, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen displayed a high-octane offense in a Friday night road game, downing the Mitchell Hawks 8- 1 in Provincial Junior Hockey League action on Nov. 1.

Three Mildmay residents share $100,000 lottery Encore prize

Midwestern Newspapers November 7, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - Enbridge Gas representative Desiree Swance presented a $5,000 cheque to South Bruce Fire Rescue Service on Oct. 17 at the Teeswater Fire Station.

GBPH issues opioid alert in response to suspected fatal drug poisoning in local region

Submitted November 7, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health has issued its 24th opioid alert of 2024 after receiving notification of a suspected fatal opioid-related poisoning.

Local municipalities receive OCIF allocations

Submitted November 7, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Municipalities in Huron-Bruce riding will receive a total of $21,481,930 to help them renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure, states an Oct. 31 press release from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.

Vance Fund donates $85,260 to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation

Submitted November 7, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Vance Fund donated $85,260 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation to help upgrade the hospital’s fleet of vital signs monitors.

A look back at the 1924 Greenock Swamp forest fire

Kelsey Bent November 7, 2024Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

While what was considered the largest fire in Bruce County history blazed on, it somehow was not the hottest item in a variety of local newspapers of that time. The reports of public drunkenness, and drama between newspaper editors breaking the news across the province, were red hot. 

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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