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Police seek information about break and enter at Chesley business

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - South Bruce OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a break and enter at a business in Chesley. 

Midwest Co-op to cease retail operations in Mildmay, Chesley

Submitted February 12, 2026Independent Plus, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. has announced plans for a realignment of its retail operations the company says is designed to “strengthen long-term service to members and customers, improve efficiency, and reinvest in key locations across its trading area.”

Snowmobile safety week underway; OPP report fatalities in region

Submitted February 12, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

From Feb. 9 - 16, the OPP, in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), are hitting the trails for Motorized Snowmobile Week. 

Work of watercolour artist Janet Main featured on Walkerton Libary Art Wall

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest kids and teens recreational reading program! This initiative offers reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators.

Young at Heart Club card scores

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - Winners at the Young at Heart Club card games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday Feb. 9

Companies offering seed to help local CFB growing project feed those in need

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The local Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) growing project, Jubilee Acres, has received a special invitation from Syngenta seed and Corteva Agriscience.

Walkerton Senior card scores

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre was enjoyed on Feb. 4 at the Walkerton library

Museum hosts Lunar New Year Family Day celebration

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is inviting families and community members to celebrate Lunar New Year and Family Day on Monday, Feb. 16.

County Towne Players to stage Exit Laughing at Walkerton venue

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Tickets are now available for the Walkerton County Towne Players’ April production of Exit Laughing by Paul Elliott. 

Teeswater crokinole scores

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - It was competitive to the end to determine the high score on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the Teeswater Town Hall crokinole session.

Peel Region youth faces charges in 2025 cannabis store break-in

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - A Peel Region youth faces several charges connected with the Sept. 20, 2025, break, enter and theft at a Hanover cannabis retail store.

South Bruce OPP investigating fatal snowmobile crash in region

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP were called to the scene of a fatal collision on Bruce Road 11 involving a vehicle and snowmobile, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at about 10:20 p.m.

Deputy Fire Chief Glen Wilhelm retiring after 52 years with fire service

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton recognized the “outstanding contributions and long-standing service” of Deputy Chief Glen Wilhelm of the Walkerton Fire Department, who will be retiring from his role as deputy chief effective July 1.

Two new exhibitions at county museum

Submitted February 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is presenting two new exhibitions.

Grace Stagg’s death – Cromarty Presbyterian Church in 1909

Megan Lockhart February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

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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.

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‘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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