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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

At Stratford-Perth Archives, we often stumble across interesting news stories while conducting our…

Atwood United Church donated surplus

Submitted February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

ATWOOD - Due to the generosity of church members, of time, talent and donations, the Atwood United Church finished 2025 with a surplus of funds.

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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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