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Hanover Knights of Columbus donate $5,000 to Saugeen Hospice

Submitted October 3, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover Knights of Columbus have contributed $5,000 to Saugeen Hospice to assist in offering dignified, compassionate end-of-life care.

Capitals win one, lose one in PJHL action

Submitted October 3, 2024Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals enjoyed mixed results in two away games, defeating the Kincardine Bulldogs 4-2 on Saturday, Sept. 28, and the next day, Sept. 29, losing to Fergus 5-1.

Tis the season to protect yourself, loved ones from respiratory illnesses

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey-Bruce board of health prioritizes a high immunization rate to prevent serious respiratory illnesses.

Brucelea Haven residents and staff walk and roll for Terry Fox

Submitted October 3, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Thursday, Sept. 12, residents of Brucelea Haven long-term care home in Walkerton laced up to walk and roll in honour of Terry Fox and to raise money and awareness for cancer research for The Terry Fox Foundation.

Brockton stays with the status quo – for now – regarding backyard chickens

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton’s current bylaw regarding backyard chickens will remain in effect for the time being, as per a council decision at the Sept. 24 meeting.

Listowel Banner’s Oct. 3, 2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers October 3, 2024News

2014 - A group of local residents have memories for a lifetime after returning from a globe trotting trip to Listowel, Ireland. The trip to Listowel’s twin was organized by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce as part of its 130th anniversary. 

Bluewater Recycling Association’s new president a familiar face

Kelsey Bent October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Michelle Courtney, the Bluewater Recycling Association’s (BRA) current controller, has been appointed president, effective Nov. 4, 2024.

Lego Days returned to Steve Kerr Memorial Complex

Submitted October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Lego Days returned to Steve Kerr Memorial Complex this past weekend with youngsters aged 6-12 tackling Lego building challenges, set building and Lego robotics. The program is run by Brixtoyz and features over 500 pounds of Lego bricks and 200 Lego sets. 

Families travel from Neyaashiiningmiing to join in Truth and Reconciliation at Brockton’s Sunset Vigil

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Special guests Miptoon and Theron Solomon and families travelled from Neyaashiiningmiing to join in Truth and Reconciliation Brockton’s Sunset Vigil on Sept. 30.

Bridges to Better Business Networking event offers Bruce County businesses chance to connect

Submitted October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to Bruce County’s annual Bridges to Better Business networking event. This year the theme is Empowering Your Team for Success: Enhancing the Customer Experience.

LWHA hospitals require masks October 2

Submitted October 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Effective Wednesday, Oct. 2 masking is required for healthcare workers, patients, family and caregivers in all clinical areas where patient care is provided in the Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital.

OPP appeal to public for DNA comparison in 57-year-old missing person case

Submitted October 2, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On October 22, 1967, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a missing person's report involving two men that had departed for a fishing excursion from the Port of Goderich and were never seen again.

Morris-Turnberry applying for emergency road sign funding

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At their Sept. 17 meeting, council here approved the application for the second round of the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, for the purposes of procuring Emergency Road Closed Sign trailers. 

Mitchell Fall Fair in 1924

Submitted September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Many communities in Perth County hold fall fairs each year.

Cruickshank Park at 360 Josephine St. sees major updates

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

New infrastructure, florals, and details can be seen at the inner-town park.

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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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