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Families of first responders the focus of Invisible Wounds seminar

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A special Invisible Wounds seminar designed specifically for first responders and spouses, partners and family members, was held Saturday, Sept. 11, at The Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel and Conference Centre.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine expanding to include Brockton, South Bruce

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021News

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine is expanding to include all of southern Bruce County,…

Mushrooms Canada calls on federal leaders to allow foreign workers to stay, immigrate to Canada

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Federal Election 2021, Rural

Mushrooms Canada has made a plea to the federal government to allow foreign agricultural workers the chance to stay in Canada and immigrate.

SBGHC seeks patient and family advisors

Submitted September 16, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is seeking community advisors to join the hospital organization’s Patient and Family Advisory Council, a partnership of community members and hospital staff committed to ensuring excellent patient-care experiences. 

Take action against hunger

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This is Hunger Action Month – a perfect time to consider helping out your local food bank by making a donation of cash, non-perishable food items, grocery store gift cards or non-food items we all use and need.

Who’s your guy?

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Columns

I had a moment recently where I realized that I am old.

Average sale price of homes in Brockton increases in August

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The average sale price of homes in Brockton jumped by more than $100,000 in August.…

Staffing situation hits critical at local hospitals

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The local shortage of health-care personnel, particularly nurses and lab people, hit critical earlier this month in southern Bruce County.

Crokinole for Alzheimer’s scheduled for Sept. 25

Submitted September 16, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Peter and Jo-Ann Carter are planning an awareness event for the Grey-Bruce and Huron County Alzheimer societies on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1:15-5 p.m. at the Teeswater Town Hall.

Cargill and District Community Fund looking at new direction for structure

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Cargill and District Community Centre is in a period of transition, according to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.

United Way Perth-Huron re-launches Youth in Action Grants initiative

Submitted September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

After a year away, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is re-launching its Youth in Action Grants initiative for 14–25 year olds who have ideas to address youth issues in Perth and/or Huron County.

Blyth Festival’s ‘Chase the Ace’ mocks pandemic life in the best way possible

Kelsey Bent September 16, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Wingham Advance Times

If you have had enough of pandemic life, and you’re ready to mock it, you need to see Blyth Festival’s original show Chase the Ace.

Poll: Conservatives, Liberals locked in two-way race as election day nears

Midwestern Newspapers September 16, 2021Federal Election 2021

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – With the federal election campaign nearing the end of its final week, a poll shows that no party is separating itself amongst Canadian voters.

100.1 FM The Ranch celebrates first anniversary

Submitted September 16, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Ranch 100.1 FM marked one year in the community by hosting an anniversary celebration on Sept.…

Regional unemployment increases slightly in August

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

PERTH COUNTY – The region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario. The Four County…

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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