Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.
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Flag raising kicks off Pride Month in North Perth
The Pride flag rose at the North Perth Municipal Office on June 1 to mark the start of Pride Month. North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg opened the event with the above comment, speaking to the community he hopes continues to be built here, one of inclusivity.
Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region
WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.
Applications open for Bruce Power’s post-secondary scholarship program
TIVERTON – The application window for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships is now open at www.brucepower.com/scholarships.
Second Hand Rose Shop donates to Walkerton District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite Plus Replacement Campaign committee
Officials from The Second Hand Rose Shop recently presented members of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite Plus Replacement Campaign committee with a $5,000 for the ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative.
Flags lowered to recognize passing of former councillor
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie announced the passing of Douglas Bell, a three member of council and a long-time municipal staff in a May 27 press release.
Students at Mildmay-Carrick Public School participate in track and field day
Despite some cooler weather, students, staff and teachers at Mildmay-Carrick Public School jumped in to the school’s track and field competition late last month.
Hanover fire department receives $25,000 memorial donation
HANOVER - The Town of Hanover Fire Department recently announced an “extraordinary and deeply meaningful donation” made by Barb Schlatman and family in memory of retired Deputy Chief Joe Schlatman (#89).
Annual Listowel Firefighter’s Breakfast- a success
The Listowel Agricultural Hall was the scene of the annual Listowel Firefighters’ Breakfast over…
Police seek assistance following tractor theft from Mildmay area
SOUTH BRUCE - The South Bruce OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a stolen tractor and identifying those responsible for the theft.
Taste of Togetherness attracts large crowd in inaugural year
WINGHAM – The first annual Taste of Togetherness festival was held May 30, at the Wingham Branch…
Bruce Power’s bus tour program being expanded
TIVERTON - Bruce Power’s annual site bus tour program is back and is being expanded through to Oct. 8 this year due to its popularity.
Turn Dirt to Donations raises thousands for local teen’s recovery
WINGHAM – Montgomery Bus Lines, along with many company members and community volunteers,…
There’s more to our flowers than meets the eye!
Now that spring is finally upon us (we hope!), we can once again enjoy the beautiful flowers breaking free from their winter slumber and displaying their incredible wares.
April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent
WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…
