Every year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responds to fatal road, off-road and marine collisions/incidents that could have had a more positive outcome had the victims worn critical lifesaving equipment.
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Summer poetry readings at the Bainton Gallery begin June 28
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is hosting poetry readings again this summer, featuring three poets at the Bainton Gallery.
Red Top Berries holds third annual Strawberry Summer Kick-off event
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Maitland Conservation Foundation hosts appreciation luncheon
On June 19, the Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) hosted its annual donor appreciation luncheon at the Brussels Four Winds Barn.
Microbiome and my garden
The gut microbiome are the trillions of microorganisms – primarily bacteria, but also fungi, viruses and protists – that live inside the digestive system.
Perth County approves purchase of speed radar signs
Perth County council approved the purchase of 44 speed radar signs, on June 20, to be placed throughout the county.
Government response to nuclear waste petition decried as ‘non-response’ by petitioners We the Nuclear Free North and Protect Our Waterways
Petitioners react with disappointment to government's response to nuclear waste petition
Canada Day traffic campaign; OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors
As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025 the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2, a press release states.
LDSS held its athletic banquet, gave out seven major awards
Listowel District Secondary School held an athletic banquet on June 18 at which seven major awards were handed out.
Teeswater Kinsmen Support Caring Together Campaign with $10,000 Donation
The Kinsmen Club of Teeswater & District has donated $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to fund a new CT Scanner.
Elma Express Blue wins 12-3 in championship game
The Elma Express Blue U13 girls travelled to Mount Forest to compete in a three-pool, 12-team ISA softball tournament this past weekend.
Grey Bruce OPP looking for Auxiliary members
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Celebrating Canada makes sense
With July 1 in the offing as I write, it occurs to me that among the great local summer events I…
Golf for Hospice a huge success
The June 18 Golf for Hospice event was a great success, despite the punishing heat, according to organizer Nancy Baillie.
OPP investigating vandalism
South Bruce OPP are investigating vandalism at the Walkerton community centre and ball diamonds.
