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Emily Bowen

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Drain maintenance costs approved for South Bruce landowners

Emily Bowen September 17, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a series of municipal drain maintenance assessments affecting several drainage systems across the municipality, including more than $25,000 in work on the Press-Ballagh Municipal Drain after costs exceeded original estimates.

Teeswater pavilion plans move ahead as council begins agreement process

Emily Bowen September 17, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - Plans for a new 60-by-100-foot pavilion at the Teeswater ball diamonds have taken another step forward.

Walkerton card scores

Emily Bowen August 20, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Euchre scores from Aug. 12 at the Walkerton Library

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

South Bruce reviews conservation deal, waste governance update

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is preparing to renew a watershed services agreement, monitor governance changes to its waste management system and stay engaged in nuclear host community discussions, according to an administrative update presented at the May 26 council meeting.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

The Walkerton Legion serves the community in variety of ways

Jan Briggs-McGowan March 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Not only does Walkerton Legion serve our veterans, but our mandate also includes serving our communities.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

Emily Bowen December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

Bluewater school board reviews Indigenous land-based program and new mathematics learning strategy

Emily Bowen October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board met on Oct. 21 to discuss Indigenous education initiatives, the Mathematics Achievement Action Plan and several governance and administrative updates.

Walk for Wenjack inspires reconciliation efforts across Bruce County

Emily Bowen October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Community members gathered at Riverbend Park on Oct. 21 for the Walkerton Walk for Wenjack, one of many events of its kind supporting the Downie-Wenjack Fund (DWF) and raising awareness of the impacts of residential schools.

Ceramic poppy garden continues to grow at Walkerton Legion

Emily Bowen October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A ceramic garden continues to grow with hand-made poppies, created by community members and set up for display in the Walkerton Legion.

Indigenous teachings, treaties and truth shared at Bruce County Library event

Emily Bowen October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON -  The Anishinabek creation story, treaties, and the ongoing impacts of colonial policy were central themes at a Truth and Reconciliation presentation held at the Walkerton Branch of the Bruce County Library on Oct. 7.

Garden of Poppies project honours veterans

Emily Bowen October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local residents came together on Sept. 23 at the Walkerton Library to create a ceramic Remembrance Garden of Poppies, a public art installation honouring veterans and raising funds for the Royal Canadian Legion.

Run4Health: Raising funds and awareness one kilometre at a time

Emily Bowen October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton Community Centre marked the start line of the 15th annual Run4Health,  an event run by the Walkerton District Community centre to raise funds that go towards projects in the hospital, including the X-ray suite project.

Walkerton Kinette Club’s Feed the Need fundraiser

Emily Bowen October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Kinette Club ran its annual Feed the Need bottle drive and barbecue on Sept. 20, raising over $600 on the bottle drive alone, with all proceeds of the event going to the Walkerton Food Bank.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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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