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What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library 

Submitted January 30, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – We are starting 2025 off with great news, the new Bruce County Public Library website…

Pastor encourages drawing close to God during winter season

Rev. Michael Mayer January 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Winter’s beauty often leaves me in awe. God blankets the world in white and brings a stillness…

Locals participate in Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

On Jan. 25, 2025, local junior curler Brooke Schaefer competed in The Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup of Curling in Dundas.

Walkerton Library Art Wall focus on local students in January

Submitted January 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Snowstorms, cancelled buses and school closures do not stop our budding young artists from getting their work out into the community! Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch was excited to provide community space for our local high school students to display their amazing artwork.

United Way’s first annual Keys for Community results are in

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

United Way Perth-Huron’s first annual “Keys for Community” campaign results are in. In total, $9,025 was raised for the UWPH inaugural event.

Library hosts unique Black History Month event

Submitted January 30, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Celebrate Black History Month with a story highlighting cultural resilience and the fight for recognition.

The Dolly Varden shoe trend

Jennifer Georgiou January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The Dolly Varden shoe gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The design was…

30th annual Soups On raised over $100,000 for Alzheimer’s

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Over 2,000 soup lovers attended the 30th anniversary Soups On fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron/Perth at the Rotary Complex here on Jan. 11.

Bruce County wildfires devastate towns

Submitted January 23, 2025Local News, Pieces of the Past, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

In Jan. 2025 wildfires, driven by hurricane-force winds, invaded Los Angeles, destroying over 17,000 structures. Over a century ago, towns in Bruce County suffered similar, if much smaller, destruction.

Swans sponsor free skate

Submitted January 23, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Formosa Swans sponsored a free skate at the Formosa Outdoor Arena.

Walkerton’s St. Thomas Anglican Church celebrating 175th anniversary in 2025

Submitted January 23, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

St Thomas’ Anglican Church has 175 reasons to celebrate this year. The congregation will be marking 175 years of prayer and service in 2025.

Bruce County officials advocating for local needs at ROMA Conference

Submitted January 23, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county is sending a delegation of politicians and staff to advocate for local needs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference starting on Sunday, Jan. 19. 

Debbie (Foxton) Metcalfe’s Memories of Wingham (Part 1)

Submitted January 23, 2025Local News, Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

This is the 12th installment of a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society featuring articles on  memories from, or about, Wingham seniors.

Launch Pad Skills Training and Technology Centre closes its doors

Submitted January 23, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Launch Pad in Hanover is ceasing operations.

Walkerton Card results

Submitted January 23, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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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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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

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

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Columnists

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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