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Grow Week event encourages people to explore the pipe organ

Dwayne Hackman May 23, 2024News

The Grey Bruce chapter of the Royal Canadian College Organists is planning another week-long workshop to encourage people, young and old, to learn the skills needed to play the ‘King of Instruments.’

Listowel Lions collected over 2,000 glasses through donation boxes

Submitted May 23, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Lions Club held an eyeglass packaging party on May 15.

County child care programs are expanding, but not fast enough to meet the growing demand

Pauline Kerr May 23, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There is some good news regarding the county’s licensed child care and Early Years program.

Bruce Power announces retirement of Mike Rencheck, Eric Chassard to assume role of President and CEO

Submitted May 23, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce Power announced on May 13 that Mike Rencheck, currently president and CEO, will be retiring effective June 30.

Walk for Alzheimer’s returns to Huron and Perth

Rachel Hammermueller May 23, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s returns with a chance to participate…

Your local tax dollars working to keep North Huron Firefighters safe

Cory Bilyea May 23, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

NORTH HURON—On May 16, the North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) received a significant boost to its…

Blyth Ladies Baseball League moving on to cheaper fields

Cory Bilyea May 21, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Ladies Baseball League wants a better deal on ball diamonds and is moving on to cheaper fields.

Trade apprenticeships: pathways to prosperity and happiness

Frank Stronach May 16, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A new survey last week showed young Canadians were among the least happy group of people in the country based on age and also one of the most discontented in the developed world.

New laptops purchased for fire training centre

Pauline Kerr May 16, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council approved the allocation of $9,500 in funding from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to purchase laptops for the Brockton Regional Training Centre (BRTC) testing facility.

Blyth Festival Art Gallery hosts Chalk Around The Block

Submitted May 16, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

BLYTH – It’s finally warm enough for outdoor events!

Vote now for Brockton’s Best 2023

Midwestern Newspapers May 16, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It is time for readers of the Walkerton Herald-Times to select Brockton's Best for 2023!

Meax Creek Bridge closed until July

Submitted May 16, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Bruce is advising motorists of a full closure of Meax Creek Bridge, on Bruce Road 6 East, east of Mildmay, Ontario between Side Road 30 N and Grey Road 10. The closure was set to begin May 15 and end sometime in July.

Listowel Kinettes’ Final Ladies Night Out

Melissa Dunphy May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Kinettes held their final Ladies Night Out’ event on May 10, raising funds for the MAP 59’ project which just broke ground last week in Listowel.

McHappy Day in Listowel raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Melissa Dunphy May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

May 8, 2024 was this year’s McHappy Day.

Ontario Senior Games attracts record numbers

Pauline Kerr May 16, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Organizers of the Ontario Senior Games crokinole event in Teeswater May 10 say there were a record number of participants – 28 players.

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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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