Jamie McCarthy, director of public works, told North Huron council that funding received from the government in December 2020 for upgrading washroom facilities at two municipal buildings would no longer cover both renovations due to an increase in the cost of building materials and labour.
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Recent overdose deaths raise concern for OPP
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to remind the public of the potentially lethal consequences of opioid use following four suspected opioid drug overdose deaths this month, with the latest occurring on Christmas Eve.
2021 marked by success for Brockton
The year 2021 was a busy one for Brockton despite COVID-19.
Hanover hospital prepares for more patients due to Walkerton ER overnight closure
The overnight closure of Walkerton’s emergency room will have ripple effects.
Peabody doesn’t want to see Walkerton hospital ‘shortchanged’
Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard back from Ontario Health regarding the overnight closure of the Walkerton hospital’s emergency room.
Brockton calls for third-party review of hospital service reductions in Walkerton, Chesley
Just before Christmas, Bruce County council’s executive committee voted unanimously in favour of a call for the province to conduct a third-party review of service reductions at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals.
History of hotels around Perth County
In “the old days,” travelling anywhere was a multi-day event and required several stops, and hotels were a staple in small towns.
Walkerton Herald-Times marks 160 years of publication
Though it has taken on several different formats, a few name alterations, and innumerable font changes since it first began, 2021 marks the 160th year that the Herald-Times has been providing news to Walkerton and the surrounding community.
The Banner had staff of all types throughout its long history –and then there was Marion Duke
It would be impossible to recount the modern history of the Listowel Banner without the perspective of its most prominent editor.
Connecting the world at large with rural communities – the first 100 years of the Listowel Banner
In the winter of 1866, when the Listowel Banner was founded, Listowel’s population was a mere 700, almost 10 times smaller than it is 155 years later. Two enterprising men, Thomas E. Hay and Joseph H. Hacking, pressed the first copies on Feb. 15, 1866.
Bruce County Beef Farmers support local food banks
Good, healthy food is of highest importance for the Bruce County Beef Farmers.
Application period open for Canada Summer Jobs
The employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2022 program is now open, says Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports rising COVID numbers, Dec. 28
As of Dec. 27, the Grey Bruce Health Unit was reporting 83 new cases of COVID-19 including 19 in Saugeen Shores, 15 in Owen Sound and 10 in Kincardine. Brockton had four cases.
Ironmen split weekend games against Barons, Flyers
The Wingham Ironmen’s recent plays have landed them in the fourth spot in the PJHL Pollock Division.
