Following a highly-successful 2021 poppy campaign that netted $23,800 for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 and the services it provides to local veterans, seniors and youth, Poppy Chair Casey Fraser is hoping for continued support from the community for the upcoming 2022 initiative.
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Klassen presents pandemic report at HPPH meeting
Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH), Dr. Miriam Klassen, presented a brief report to the HPPH Board of Health at the Oct. 7 meeting. The report took a closer look at the current COVID-19 pandemic locally and vaccinations for the upcoming influenza season.
COVID outbreak declared at Wingham and District Hospital
Huron Perth Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the inpatient unit of the Wingham and District Hospital.
Judge orders Bruce County be removed as trustee of Krug Estate
Justice G. D. Lemon has given his decision regarding the appropriate “remedy” in the matter of the Krug estate. It is not favourable to the county. Bruce County has been removed as trustee of the Krug trust.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Listowel Memorial Hospital
Huron Perth Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the second-floor medicine unit of the Listowel Memorial Hospital.
Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot
TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17.
Lobb holds onto critic post; Nater replaced in shadow cabinet
One of the region’s two Members of Parliament has retained his position in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new shadow cabinet, while the other has been replaced.
Municipal Election 2022: Municipality of Brockton candidates
As part of our ongoing municipal election coverage, the Walkerton Herald-Times asked candidates to submit a 250-word biography and, in 500 words or less, answer the following question: What is the most important issue facing Brockton in this election?
Brockton councillor candidate – Greg McLean
BIOGRAPHY My name is Gregory J. McLean and I ask for your support to elect me as a Brockton…
Brockton councillor candidate – Carl Kuhnke
BIOGRAPHY Carl Kuhnke lives in Walkerton with his wife Beth and their two rescue dogs, Pippin and…
Brockton councillor candidate – Kym Hutcheon
BIOGRAPHY I was born and raised in Toronto but have gladly called Brockton home for nearly 25…
Brockton councillor candidate – Phil Englishman
BIOGRAPHY I was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands and immigrated with my parents to Canada. I have…
Brockton councillor candidate – Tim Elphick
I have had the honour to represent ratepayers as a Brockton councillor since January 2020 when I…
Brockton councillor candidate – Mitch Clark
BIOGRAPHY Growing up as a Brockton resident, I attended Immaculate Conception School in Formosa and…
Municipal Election 2022: Township of North Huron candidates
As part of our ongoing municipal election coverage, the Wingham Advance Times asked North Huron candidates to submit a 250 biography and, in 500 words or less, answer the following question: What is the most important issue facing North Huron in this election?
