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May 9, 2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers May 9, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

2014 – A bylaw to bring ATVs to the trails in North Perth was defeated for the third time after a vote from North Perth Council.

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s Community Show features artistic expression from all ages

Rachel Hammermueller May 9, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

BLYTH – The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is hosting its annual community show May 11 through May 31, highlighting a diverse range of pieces from local artists of all ages.

Legionnaires season opens with Junior/Senior tilt

Midwestern Newspapers May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Senior and Junior Legionnaires will tune up for regular season baseball by playing an exhibition game at the John Bell Diamond on May 3. Game time is 7:30pm.

Public access phones outside OPP buildings updated to new E-phones

Submitted May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Members of the public who visit West Region detachments after-hours will have access to a new public access calling system outside OPP facilities.

GM BluePlan merges to become GEI Consultants; maintains environmental focus

Melissa Dunphy May 2, 2024Editorials, Listowel Banner

Being on top of the latest technology and environmental practices, is what GM BluePlan Engineering is used to doing.

Christine Brandt to be Brockton community development co-ordinator

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of Brockton has announced the hiring of Christine Brandt as the incoming community development co-ordinator for the municipality.

Police warn about increase in investment and cryptocurrency scams in local area

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP is warning that fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent in its five municipalities.

Bruce County Public Library report highlights growth, community engagement

Submitted May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) has released its 2023 annual report, showcasing what county officials say is “a year of remarkable accomplishments and community engagement.”

Annual Art Hunt looking for artists

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The third annual Art Hunt is now accepting artist registrations, ahead of the June 15 event. 

Grey Bruce Public Health raises awareness of plastic pollution in Earth Day efforts

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In recognition of Earth Day, which was celebrated on April 22, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is helping to raise awareness of environmental issues as well as the importance of actions to advance climate change mitigation and adaptation.

LDSS kick off 2024 soccer season

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

County emergency management collaborating with Canadian Forces on Trillium Venture exercises

Submitted May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Emergency Management, along with community emergency management co-ordinators from many Bruce County municipalities, have collaborated with the Canadian Armed Forces Canadian 31 Brigade Group on their upcoming Exercise Trillium Venture, occurring in Bruce and Huron counties the weekend

Cyclones advance to Sutherland Cup finals

Midwestern Newspapers May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones finished atop the Sutherland Cup round robin series with a record of three wins and one loss.

Hike for Hospice held in Hanover

Pauline Kerr May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With support by Saugeen Hospice Inc. volunteers from Walkerton, Mildmay, Durham and the entire area, and the wholehearted participation by Hanover council, the Hanover Hike for Saugeen Hospice event drew quite a crowd.

Durham hospital beds moving to Walkerton, Kincardine

Pauline Kerr May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) issued a press release on April 24 to announce that effective June 10, all 10 inpatient beds at the Durham hospital will be relocated to Walkerton and Kincardine hospitals – five to each.

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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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