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Arran-Elderslie receives water infrastructure funding from provincial government

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, recently announced approval for significant funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream. 

Greenock Swamp Tours return, exploring local history and legends

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREENOCK - The Greenock Swamp Tours are back!

Plow operator injured in crash

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHGATE - Grey-Bruce OPP were called to the scene of a collision involving four passenger vehicles and a snow plow on Jan. 22, at approximately 1:15 p.m. in Southgate, on Grey Road 14.

Over 100 traffic incidents in Perth County due to weather

Submitted January 29, 2026Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

WEST PERTH - Between Jan. 19 and 25, Perth County experienced a severe weather event that caused over 100 collisions, stranded motorists and road closures including Highway 23 from Palmerston to Elginfield Rd. and Highway 8 from Stratford to Goderich as well as numerous side roads throughout the cou

Public Health urges Grey-Bruce residents to protect against extreme cold

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health is advising residents to safeguard their health during periods of extreme cold.

Hospital foundation’s 2025 Angel Tree Campaign achieves record-breaking results

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Hanover & District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) recently announced the results of its 2025 Angel Tree Christmas Appeal, which has become the highest-grossing Christmas campaign in the Foundation’s history.

Carter tops crokinole scoreboard

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - Peter Carter topped the score at Teeswater Crokinole on Jan. 21.

Chepstow Young at Heart card scores

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Games, for Monday Jan.26 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.

Donation of $5,000 to ‘Buy-A-Bone’ campaign

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MNP LLP Walkerton Partners presented the WDHF X-ray Campaign committee with $5,000 donation in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative.

Walkerton Kinette Club pledges $10,000 to Family Birthing Centre

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Kinette Club of Walkerton presents Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $10,000 pledge

Long time Listowel Food Basics manager retires after 22 years

Submitted January 29, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - An outgoing manager who was always there for both customers and staff, Murray McKone spent the past 22 years getting to know the Food Basics community, a statement on behalf of the staff at the Listowel Food Basics notes.

Southeast Surge U12A squad takes top spot in Silver Stick finals

Submitted January 29, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

VAUGHAN - The U12A Southeast Surge travelled to Vaughan earlier this month to compete in the 39th annual International Silver Stick Final, coming home with the trophy.

U18 Predators win Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament

Submitted January 29, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

ORANGEVILLE - The Central Perth U18 Girls won the Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament on Jan. 25.

Rotary Lottery winners

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Winners of the third Walkerton Rotary 2026 draw

Senior card scores

Submitted January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

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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.

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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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