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Local business makes donations to Bruce County Paramedic Services, Walkerton Fire Dept.

Midwestern Newspapers December 6, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Two local emergency services got a helping hand in the form of donations from Marvin Freiburger and Sons Inc.

Santa visits Cargill for popular breakfast event

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sunday, Dec. 3, in Cargill was the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a tasty brunch while little ones told Santa what they want to find under the tree this Christmas.

Walkerton Legion judges record number of entries for poster, literary contests

Submitted December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Legion Branch 102 members judged a record number of entries for its Remembrance Poster and Literary competitions this year. Pictured are Branch 102 1st Vice-President Phil Englishman and Veterans and Seniors Chair Jon Critchfield, with fellow judge Cheryl Van Oene in the background. First

Peabody: Hosting agreement for battery project ‘a good template’ moving forward

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he views council’s recent decision to endorse the Alectra/Convergent application for a battery electrical storage system facility as involving “a good template for other energy projects.”

Walkerton Optimist Club hosts Breakfast with Santa

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Legion looked like the North Pole on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, when children were treated to breakfast with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus.

Visiting a winter wonderland: Formosa Country Christmas

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment

Brockton council to purchase new vehicle for fire department

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council voted in favour of a fire department purchase that will involve incurring $97,000 debt, prior to 2024 budget deliberations.

Second Hand Rose Shop makes large donation to Bruce County Social Services

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With Christmas just around the corner, Bruce County Social Services received a huge helping hand from the Second Hand Rose Shop in Walkerton. With community partners Huron Tractor and many others, the shop uses profits to buy gifts for children. Social services provides them with basic informatio

OHC holds press conference at Queen’s Park on service closures at rural hospitals

Submitted December 6, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Health Coalition has just released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”

Local softball players lead Canada to World Softball Cup bronze

Dan McNee December 6, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Alex McGillivray doesn’t overly consider himself a power hitter, but there’s no arguing that the Durham native is a clutch hitter after he tagged a two-run home run at the U18 World Softball Cup (WSC) in Mexico to lead Team Canada to the bronze medal.

Lancers pick up second win of OEHL season

Mike Wilson December 6, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Lucknow Lancers have picked up their second win of the Ontario Elite Hockey League season, following a 4-1 victory over the Erin Outlaws at home on Dec. 3.

Wingham U11 Rep C squad has successful week at Silver Stick

Dan McNee December 6, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen served as hosts of the Regional Silver Stick U11 ‘B’ and ‘C’ tournaments last week at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. Wingham went 3-1 overall in the C Division, making it to the tournament semifinals before falling 5-1 to runnerup Mount Forest on Sunday.

Ironmen double up Flyers in lone weekend action

Dan McNee December 6, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen made the most of the lone game on its weekend docket, skating to a 6-3 win over the Flyers in Goderich on Saturday night.

U11 C 86ers wins Pink on the Rink tournament

Submitted December 6, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Lucknow-Wingham 86ers U11 C squad captured the Pink on the Rink championship in South Huron over the weekend, defeating South Huron 2-1 in the championship game. Pictured are, back row (from left): Sarah McLean, Myla Vaughn, Malynne Henry, Dennis McLean, Bryn Devos, Jenna McLean, Amber Ricicia,

CLC chair highlights Q3 activities, new student rep appointed by council

Mike Wilson December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jim Gowland, chair of the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC), provided South Bruce council with the CLC’s third quarter update on Nov. 28.

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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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