It’s not the news anyone wants to hear especially around the upcoming holiday season, but the reality is the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be very much prevalent in Huron-Perth.
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As community grows, long-term care in North Perth remains significant concern
Concerns regarding the long-term care (LTC) situation in North Perth have been hot button topics for local stakeholders and influencers in recent discussions.
Bruce County paramedics ‘stuff an ambulance’
After visits to locations in Wiarton, Southampton and Port Elgin, Bruce County’s paramedics will be taking their “stuff-the-ambulance” holiday food drive to the Kincardine Sobey’s on Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration celebrates 35th anniversary
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration Ltd. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody, far right, offers his congratulations on this milestone.
OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis
OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.
Hawks draw large crowd for Friday night game
It was a busy weekend for the Walkerton Hawks, with two home games and one away, none of which produced the results the Hawks wanted.
Walkerton FC names new president
Walkerton FC has named its new president.
Grey Bruce Singers plan February return
Christmas is a time for music and the Grey Bruce Singers (GBS) really missed being able to perform for their audiences for these past two years.
Walkerton musician releases second album
Pat McNinch, known in music circles as PJ Mack, is no stranger to the recording studio.
Bruce County updated on homelessness response
The issue of homelessness is a concern as winter weather sets in.
Sacred Heart High School students make donation to Optimists
Students from Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton collected over 50 gifts for the Walkerton Optimists to present to families in the Walkerton area. From the left is Betty Ann Elliott of the Optimist Club, and Sacred Heart students Jeffrey Carter and Lucas House.
Keep fire safety in mind as temperatures drop
The Walkerton Fire Department is urging everyone to keep fire safety in mind as the temperatures turn colder.
Herald-Times’ Knittin’ Tree a success
Many families in the area will be having a warmer Christmas thanks to the knitting skills of people who donated enough mittens, scarves, hats, socks and baby blankets to cover the Walkerton Herald-Times Christmas “knittin’” tree – and then some! Here, Molly Clark-Hurley of the Bruce County’s human s
Legion, Brockton to host New Year’s Levee
Dennis and the crew were in fine form again last weekend at the Legion’s Christmas Turkey ‘n Meat Draw. Some of those happy winners should have had a Brinks truck to take everything home!
