Grey Bruce Public Health is issuing an alert to the community, including people who use substances and community partners, after receiving reports of six suspected opioid-related overdoses, including two fatal overdoses, over a recent six-day period.
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Live History brings local heritage to life at Bruce County museum this Family Day
This Family Day (Monday, Feb. 19), visitors to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will see history come to life through interactive live theatre shows by the award-winning theatre company, Live History.
ITAV initiative ‘This Is Home’ sets sights on men’s mental health
For the past few years, It Takes A Village (ITAV) in downtown Listowel has become much more than an outlet for the community’s most vulnerable to access food, clothing and other living essentials. It has also become a flash point for sparking integral conversations within the community pertaining to
Barn Dance Historical Society requests space for plaque at Town Hall Heritage Theatre
The board of directors from the Barn Dance Historical Society sent a letter of request to North Huron council, which was presented to councillors at the Feb. 5 regular meeting.
Hanover council passes 6.84 per cent budget increase
Hanover council passed its 2024 budget in a special meeting Jan. 29 that lasted just under five hours.
Two-car accident at Highway 23 and Perth Line 84
LISTOWEL – OPP attended the scene of a two-car accident on the morning of Jan. 31. Pictured is…
Legion holds Branch public speaking competition
WALKERTON – Sunday, Feb. 4 saw public speaking champions from eight local schools compete in the…
80 per cent of people living in Huron feel safe walking after dark; 54 per cent in Perth
According to the United Way Perth-Huron Quality of Life report, living in a safe community is a large component of a resident’s self-perceived well-being.
Ironmen split weekend tests as regular season winds down
WALKERTON – With points at a premium this time of year, the Wingham Ironmen were able to put two…
Council passes 2024 budget
According to North Perth Deputy Treasurer Becky Balfour, this is the earliest in her recollection that the municipal budget has been passed.
Consultant’s report puts rehabilitation back on the table for Durham St. bridge
Rehabilitation is back on the table for Walkerton’s Durham St. bridge.
VJH celebrates Valentine’s Day
Once again, the banners are up, to remind all of us to send a special message to our favourite people on Feb. 14. Pictured is Jim Bohnert fastening the sail-quality banners in place against the cruel winds of February.
Battle of Port Arthur was flashpoint for big changes in East Asia
I went the entire month of January without offering my readers a break from the present with a dip…
Listowel program offers training in skilled trades
A group of a dozen individuals have been honing their skills at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) at night and on weekends in hopes of finding full-time employment in the skilled trades.
North Huron council receives 2023 statement of remuneration, expenses
Director of Finance for the township, Chris Townes, presented the statement of council remuneration and expenses for 2023 for information purposes to North Huron council at its regular meeting held on Feb. 5.
