Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, provided the Grey-Bruce Public Health board of directors with an update on the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program. The update was aimed especially at those new to the board.
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Why manufacturing matters
Made in China. It’s the label you see on most products sold in stores throughout the country. The odd time, you’ll see a product manufactured in some other country. But you almost never see a product that’s made here in Canada any longer.
Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements
TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall.
Wingham Cricket Day organizers look to grow sport in local region
WINGHAM – The second annual Cricket Day was held in Wingham on June 2.
Tennis/Pickle Ball courts at F.E. Madill to be replaced
WINGHAM—The Wingham tennis/pickleball courts located at the F.E. Madill Secondary School on Madill Drive will be removed and replaced beginning in early August.
Midwestern Newspapers’ June 6, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – Industrial wind turbines and preservation of agiruclutral land were the main talking points at an all-candidates meeting held in Listowel last week, were around 100 people attended the event as seven candidates for Perth-Wellington spoke to the issues facing the community.
Memories of Wingham: Mary Tervit Wallace
WINGHAM – Mary is the daughter of George H. Tervit and Annie Robertson Tervit. George H. Tervit…
ATV patrol officers focus on rider safety following increase in fatalities
SOUTH BRUCE - ATV Safety Awareness Week is May 31 to June 9, and South Bruce OPP are taking the opportunity to educate the public to ensure a safer ride.
Independent Motorcycle Club holds first barbecue fundraiser
WINGHAM – The Independent Motorcycle Club held its first barbecue fundraiser on May 25, during the Wingham townwide yard sale event.
Huron-Perth Immigrant Survey results indicate newcomers give high ranks to libraries, police and education services
Immigration Partnership Manager Mark Nonkes presented a report to Huron County council on May 22 regarding a 2023 immigrant research project that the Huron County Immigration Partnership undertook in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s Community Engaged Scholarship Institute.
Hospital gala raises funds for clinic addition
Local health care supporters came dressed for a Kentucky Derby Party, as Run for the Roses was the theme of the 2024 Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, June 1.
Brucelea Haven participates in Walk for Alzheimer’s
Residents and 25 family and team members supported each other in Brucelea Haven long-term care home’s first Walk for Alzheimer’s, in support of the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce on May 22.
Conners top Canadian at two pro golf events
Former Listowel resident Corey Conners was the top Canadian in the field at the recent the PGA Championships, which rant May 13 to 19 at at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
Bluewater District School Board launches strategic plan survey
Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) wants to hear from members of the public in setting the future direction of our local education system.
Listowel Memorial Hospital working to restore units after fire
On the morning of May 28, a small fire broke out within a construction zone on the second floor of the Listowel Memorial Hospital.
