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Guelph resident charged following stabbing incident

Midwestern Newspapers September 16, 2021Police

One person was charged after a victim was stabbed in the Municipality of North Perth last week.

Annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce initiative recognizes local achievements

Dan McNee September 16, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

This coming weekend will mark the last opportunity to nominate North Perth businesses for their outstanding achievements and commitments to local commerce over the past year.

Local restaurant owner performs kind act for storm victims

Dan McNee September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Vesna Stojcic learned some valuable life lessons growing up in her native Croatia. One of the principle things she was taught was to help others, regardless if they are friend or stranger.

Motion passed to consider relief for all municipal ice sports, Sept. 13

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Sports

A delegation from Listowel Minor Hockey approached council to ask for some relief for its financial woes on Sept. 13.

Perth-Wellington candidates discuss pandemic recovery, housing, long-term care, preserving farmland

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 16, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, News

Local candidates had two all-candidates meetings in Perth County – Stratford on Sept. 7 and Listowel on Sept. 9 – to let residents know how they plan to represent the riding if they are elected on Sept. 20.

Knollcrest Lodge outbreak claims lives of four residents

Dan McNee September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

COVID-19 has been attributed to the deaths of four residents of Milverton’s Knollcrest Lodge long-term care home, according to Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Miriam Klassen.

Ironmen back on the ice

Kelsey Bent September 16, 2021Sports

Wingham Ironmen goaltender Garrett Golley is pictured warming up in net during drills at the…

Maitland Conservation warns of imminent bluff failure on Lake Huron shores

Cory Bilyea September 16, 2021Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation continues to warn residents along the shores of Lake Huron that ongoing erosion along the watershed is causing parts of the bluffs to break away and slide off into the lake.

Language, culture stolen by residential schools now part of reconciliation process

Cory Bilyea September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The United Nations (UN) named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the need to preserve, revitalize and promote the use of the world’s estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages - 2,680 of which are considered to be in danger.

Howick firefighters take part in 9/11 stair climb

Submitted September 16, 2021Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Pictured are Howick Fire Department Chief Shawn Edwards and Firefighter Madelyn Yungblut at the…

Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.

Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.

Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.

Huron-Kinloss council supports purchase of extrication equipment

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The 2021 fire department budget included $15,000 to upgrade auto extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”), with $20,000 for other equipment purchases.

Building numbers still up in Huron-Kinloss

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021News, Wingham Advance Times

The August 2021 building report indicates numbers are still up.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Author publishes memoir on family’s journey to Canada after Second World War

LISTOWEL – A former reporter for the Listowel Independent and now a newly published author, Stephanie Donkers recently published her family memoir: Echoes Across the Atlantic.

Rise & Thrive helps young moms through Care Closet, Nourishing Connections

LISTOWEL – Rise & Thrive is a new support service in North Perth that helps young, at-risk mothers by providing monthly programming, access to essential resources and local support programs.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Hanover Horticultural Society learns about hydrangeas, pruning

HANOVER – The Hanover Horticultural Society met on Oct. 27th, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Medication campaign a success

OWEN SOUND – Grey-Bruce residents returned more than 200 unused or expired medications to an Owen Sound pharmacy for safe disposal as part of this year’s Attacking Medication Misuse campaign – a joint effort between Grey Bruce Public Health and the Owen Sound Attack.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

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.”

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Hanover Horticultural Society learns about hydrangeas, pruning

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HANOVER – The Hanover Horticultural Society met on Oct. 27th, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Medication campaign a success

By Submitted

OWEN SOUND – Grey-Bruce residents returned more than 200 unused or expired medications to an Owen Sound pharmacy for safe disposal as part of this year’s Attacking Medication Misuse campaign – a joint effort between Grey Bruce Public Health and the Owen Sound Attack.

Ontario Provincial Police investigate fatal collision in Brockton

By Submitted

BROCKTON – On Oct. 27, at approximately 7:33 p.m., emergency services – South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and Brockton Fire Department – were called to the scene of a serious collision at the intersection of Bruce Road 19 and Concession 8.

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