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News

Brockton lifts COVID-19 state of emergency

Mike Wilson September 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The state of emergency declared by the Municipality of Brockton due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted.

Province releases further details on vaccine passport program

Paige Peacock September 15, 2021Independent Plus, News

The Ontario government has released further guidance on the province’s proof of vaccination program, one week before COVID-19 vaccines become mandatory for certain non-essential businesses.

Bruce County administrative buildings reopen to the public

Submitted September 14, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Monday, Sept. 13, Bruce County administrative buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton welcomed the public back for in-person service.

$100,000-plus fire leaves new grocery delivery non-profit homeless

Calvi Leon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 9, 2021News, Wingham Advance Times

Crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the ceiling of Eat Local Huron's single-storey building in Westfield about 10 a.m., the Fire Department of North Huron said.

North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in

Midwestern Newspapers September 9, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.

Wingham resident facing multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers September 9, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

BELGRAVE – A Wingham resident is facing a number of charges following a recent traffic stop…

Swedish mayor joins nuclear waste expert to discuss DGR at CLC meeting

Cory Bilyea September 9, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Two guests from Sweden joined the monthly Community Liaison Committee (CLC) on Sept. 2 to talk about their experiences with the nuclear industry and their progress on building a deep geological repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel.

Truth and Reconciliation calls to action on education continued

Cory Bilyea September 9, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) provides regular updates on the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) calls to action (CTA), keeping tabs on governments, educational and religious institutions, civil society groups, and all Canadians for full and meaningful implementation on all of the

Crokinole for Alzheimer’s on Sept. 25

Submitted September 8, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A limited number (due to COVID-19 restrictions) of crokinole players enjoyed an afternoon of play on Sept. 3 at Boomers Cosy Restaurant in Teeswater. 

Huron County offers one-time licensed childcare relief

Cory Bilyea September 8, 2021News

Parents struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic will get a break in licensed childcare fees for Oct., the county announced in a press release.

Ontario reinstating renewal requirements for licences, stickers, health cards

Submitted September 8, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, Ontario photo cards, Ontario health cards, and other products that would have expired on or after March 1, 2020, but were extended to provide immediate relief to Ontarians during the COVID-19 pa

Huron County to discuss vaccine passports at October meeting

Cory Bilyea September 8, 2021News, Wingham Advance Times

During the councillor’s issues portion of the Huron County council meeting, the topic of vaccine passports was raised. Councillors were informed that the matter would be on the agenda for discussion at the Oct. 6 council meeting.

Out on the water

Save the Howson Dam September 8, 2021Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Pictured in the stern of an inflatable kayak is former Wingham resident Carl Lee. Lee, who…

Six area bridges needing repairs

Kelsey Bent September 8, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Of the 41 bridges over a three-meter span  in South Bruce, six need repairs, according to a bridge inspection report presented to council on Aug. 24. 

Local companies turn recycled plastic into new products

Submitted September 8, 2021Business, Listowel Banner

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – Over the course of the last year, four southwestern Ontario clean technology…

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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.

Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

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.”

Columnists

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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