On Nov. 10, the Walkerton Kinsmen Club presented the Walkerton Rotary Club with a cheque for more than $12,000.
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Saugeen Hospice updates council on efforts for ‘south build’
Carl Kuhnke continues to make the rounds of local municipal and county councils, speaking on behalf of Saugeen Hospice.
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election to the provincial legislature in 2022.
Community petitions for sidewalks on Ridout Street in Walkerton
Carol De Rosie and her family are serious about wanting a sidewalk along the full length of Ridout Street. At present, only a small section of the road has sidewalks.
Morris-Turnberry council hears from county planners on development policy
For the first time since council discussed the 2021 budget, councillors met in-person on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the Bluevale Hall.
Six local youth awarded South Bruce Student Bursary
The Municipality of South Bruce, along with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), recently announced that six local post-secondary students have been selected as the 2021 recipients of the South Bruce Student Bursary.
Mayor scolds POW-NNW for spreading false information
Council discussed the recent launch of Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste’s (POW-NNW) year-long ‘Our Risk, Our Choice, We Deserve a Referendum’ campaign at its Nov. 9 council meeting.
Local ‘Booby Box’ campaign raises $10K for breast cancer research
There’s no denying Heidi Schlumpf has an unbelievable outlook on life. It was heightened considerably more following a life-changing diagnosis in April.
IN PHOTOS – Remembrance Day 2021 in Wingham
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Wingham Legion member, RCN veteran recalls his time spent on H.M.C.S Sackville
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (H.M.C.S.) Sackville is the last remaining Allied corvette from the Second World War, and it continues to serve as Canada’s Naval Memorial in Halifax.
Poll: Majority of Canadians feel health workers, teachers should be fired for refusing vaccine
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Charges pending against downtown Wingham restaurant
Charges are pending against Buck and Jo’s restaurant, according to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH), after the owner of the business repeatedly and openly defied the current health regulations regarding vaccine passports.
Purple scarves a symbol of courage
People may have noticed more purple scarves than usual lately. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and the purple scarf is the symbol of the courage it takes a woman to leave her abuser.
Council defers request from Wingham Columbus Centre
Council deferred a request from the Wingham Columbus Centre (WCC) to reduce their contribution to the township until discussions about possible future use of space for township meeting purposes are held.
