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Bruce Power’s bus tour program being expanded

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TIVERTON - Bruce Power’s annual site bus tour program is back and is being expanded through to Oct. 8 this year due to its popularity.

There’s more to our flowers than meets the eye!

Shannon Wood June 4, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Now that spring is finally upon us (we hope!), we can once again enjoy the beautiful flowers breaking free from their winter slumber and displaying their incredible wares.

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

Submitted June 4, 2026Independent Plus, Kincardine Independent, Listowel Banner, Local News, Mildmay Town Crier, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Rae announces $186,573 in funding for regional senior programs

Submitted June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON - To kick off Seniors Month, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced $186,537 in annual funding for local Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC).

Executive director of Victim Services Huron Perth receives provincial award

Submitted June 4, 2026News

CLINTON - Executive Director of Victim Services Huron Perth Deborah Logue was awarded one of Ontario’s highest honours for victim service professionals.

Dugout graffiti at Memorial Park sparks police investigation

Submitted June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to an incident of mischief that occurred May 25.

Victim Services Huron Perth hosts trauma, violence training for community stakeholders

Submitted June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Victim Services Huron Perth presented the Culturally Informed Approaches to Trauma and Violence Training to one hundred community stakeholders on Monday, May 11.

North Perth Westfield Elementary School takes part in University of Waterloo’s Gauss Math Contest

Submitted June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - On May 15, Grade 7 and 8 students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School took part in the University of Waterloo’s Gauss Math Contest.

Grey-Bruce regional mock trial tournament returns

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEN SOUND - Students from five local secondary schools competed in the second annual Grey-Bruce Regional Mock Trial Tournament at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on May 8, 2026.

Stay cool and stay safe during extreme heat county officials urge

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Summer brings warm weather and sunshine, but it can also bring extreme heat events with very high temperatures and often high humidity Bruce County emergency management officials warn.

Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in Stratford’s development

Megan Lockhart June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The Eidt family has a long and significant history in Stratford. This week, we are highlighting Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in the city’s development.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board partners with Nuclear Innovation Institute to host hands-on student showcase

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TIVERTON - The energy was electric at the Nuclear Innovation Institute Advance Technology Campus as the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board hosted its 2026 Skills Expo on May 20.

Jingle Dresses on display at Kincardine Branch, Bruce County Public Library

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

KINCARDINE - The Bruce County Public Library’s Kincardine Branch is currently hosting a display of 34 traditional Jingle Dresses created by the Jingle Dress Sewing Circle.

Wingham Lions Club recognizes two new, two long-standing members

Submitted June 4, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Lions Club of Wingham inducted two new members at its recent May regular meeting.…

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

Submitted May 28, 2026Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

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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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