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Formosa Country Christmas donates $5,000 to the Walkerton Hospital Foundation

Submitted March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) recently donated $5,000 to the Walkerton Hospital Foundation.

U11 Cyclones win championship at 2026 Gord Hymers Tournament

Submitted March 26, 2026News

LISTOWEL - The U11 Listowel Cyclones entered the March break competing in the 59th annual Gord Hymers Tournament where they delivered a standout performance skating to an undefeated record and capturing the championship.

Drayton Entertainment’s Dear Evan Hansen is an emotional ride

Marlene Ottens March 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

ST. JACOBS - Drayton Entertainment begins the 2026 season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse with a Tony Award winning musical that’s a heart-wrenching story about anxiety, loneliness, misunderstandings, and reconciliation.

Bruce County and Brockton partner to showcase community spirit at the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo

Submitted March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County and the Municipality of Brockton are proudly  supporting the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo, taking place Sept. 22–26, in Walkerton. 

Howick resident charged in Mapleton Break and Enter

Submitted March 19, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 26, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a residence within Mapleton Township. The suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival and was subsequently arrested on March 7, at approximately 6 p.m.

Grey Bruce Singers support Sistema program

Submitted March 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Singers (GBS) have donated $250 to Sistema Walkerton.  Pictured are new and returning students of teacher Robin Zettel and GBS Treasurer Linda Klages.

St. Patrick’s Day in Perth County 1926

Cindy J. Sinko March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

St. Patrick’s Day has long been marked across Perth County, and 1926 was no exception. That…

His Style donates $5,000 to X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign

Submitted March 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Scott and Kristen Bowman of His Style presented Walkerton District Hospital Foundation’s X-ray Fundraising Committee members with a $5,000 donation in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.

Workshop helps farmers bring conservation projects to life

Submitted March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News

MITCHELL - People across the Maitland, Ausable Bayfield, and Upper Thames River watersheds are invited to attend the Farmer and Rural Landowner workshop at the Crystal Palace in Mitchell on March 26.

Tom Wolfe records top score at Walkerton library cards session

Submitted March 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre results at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, March 11.

Kinsmen Casino Night brings in $2,000 for Cystic Fibrosis research

Submitted March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL  - The Listowel Kinsmen Club hosted its annual “Vegas Night” on Friday, March 13 to kick off the celebrations of Paddyfest 2026.

How sweeeet it is!

Shannon Wood March 19, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nothing says Canada quite like a hearty stack of pancakes drenched in real maple syrup. That rich, golden sweetness is a tradition many of us look forward to each year.

OPP seeking driver who fled Listowel collision scene; 140 livestock dead in structure fire; Howick resident charged in Break and Enter

Submitted March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – The Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a…

Opinion: Huron chamber reviews the Succession challenge in Huron County

Submitted March 12, 2026Local News, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 3, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade announced nearly $2 million in funding to establish Succession Ontario, described as Ontario’s first business succession planning services hub.

Alzheimer societies celebrate walkers making a difference in local community

Submitted March 12, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Peter Carter and his wife, Jo-Ann, are longtime supporters of the Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce and the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s and society officials say their and their progress is truly inspiring.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Max Smith Band bringing country-punk to Hayloft Music Festival

“We’re a very high energy band. We like to bring emotion to the crowd and be able to sing and jump around, while also be able to bring a more intimate vibe too, so when we play our softer stuff, we want to be able to reach you as well.” - Max Smith

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

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

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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Max Smith Band bringing country-punk to Hayloft Music Festival

By Heather MacEwen

“We’re a very high energy band. We like to bring emotion to the crowd and be able to sing and jump around, while also be able to bring a more intimate vibe too, so when we play our softer stuff, we want to be able to reach you as well.” - Max Smith

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

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