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Brockton, Edificio announce plans for McDonald’s and gas bar at Walkerton’s East Ridge

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton and project developer Edificio have announced significant progress on a new integrated food, retail, and fuel development at 2 Ontario Road in the East Ridge area of Walkerton.

County library opens bookings for Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is returning to the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) for the 2026 tax season. This program offers free, volunteer-led income tax filing support for eligible residents.

Teeswater Crokinole results

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - A fun afternoon was held at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Child luring charges in Huron

Submitted February 19, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Zorra Township resident with several criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that commenced in December 2025. 

Walkerton Curling Club celebrate 150 years, receives $54,100 capital grant

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Club members and dignitaries gathered at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club (WGCC) on Saturday, Feb. 7 to celebrate 150 years of local curling.

Bruce County Museum invites participation quilt project honouring Black History Month

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is celebrating Black History Month with a special community art initiative led by renowned artist, author and President’s Poet Nadine Williams.

Survey explores link between childhood experiences, health

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

GREY-BRUCE - Grey-Bruce residents can help strengthen public health programs and services in Ontario communities by participating in a pilot project aimed at exploring how childhood experiences affect health and well-being later in life.

Lenten Organ Recital Series returns

Submitted February 19, 2026Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Lenten Organ Recital Series returns this year to St. Mark’s Church, Chesley. Church officials state the event offers “a peaceful midday musical oasis throughout the Lenten season.”

We serve by serving others

Jan Briggs-McGowan February 19, 2026Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

You know the Walkerton Legion as a place to relax with friends, have a friendly game of darts or pool or maybe watch the Olympics on the big screen.

Young at Heart Card Club scores

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Euchre and Solo scores for Feb. 15, at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall.

Walkerton Senior Card Club scores

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Paisley Crokinole scores from Jan. 31

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

PAISLEY -Scores from Paisley Crokinole on Jan. 31.

County receives funds to support emergency response, community living infrastructure in region

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The Ontario government recently provided funds aimed at strengthening public safety, emergency response services, and community living infrastructure in Bruce County...

Women’s House fundraiser features speaker on avoiding burnout

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - Women’s House serving Bruce and Grey (WHSBG), and Bruce County’s Business to Bruce, are hosting an  International Women’s Day event here next month.

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. 

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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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

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.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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