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A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour

Shannon Wood May 22, 2025Columns, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and it’s a sure sign that spring is here. Oh, we may get a few cold spells yet, to be sure, but you can’t slow the progress of Mother Nature. Sooner or later, the warm weather will seep in and remind us tha

Local MPP Lisa Thompson says budget about building ‘resilience’

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON-BRUCE - Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, last week.

Celebrating Victoria Day in Perth County

Betty Jo Belton May 22, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Perth County communities celebrated Victoria Day in May of 1897 with concerts and picnics, as was customary.

Chepstow cards

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - Euchre and Solo Scores for Monday May 19 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.

Crokinole season wraps up

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - Crokinole at the Teeswater Community Centre finished its season on Wednesday, May 14.

Walk for Guide Dogs on May 25

Submitted May 22, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Walk for Guide Dogs will be held on Sunday, May 25 at 11 a.m.

Walkerton senior cards

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Local seniors enjoyed euchre on Wednesday, May 14 at the Walkerton Library.

Lace up your shoes in support of people living with dementia in the community

Submitted May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON-PERTH - Alzheimer Society Huron Perth is once again hosting the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, which takes place on May 24, 2025.

Cargill Community Foundation announces $40,000 in spring 2025 disbursements

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - The Cargill Community Foundation recently announced it’s 2025 spring disbursements.

BWDSB announces new Superintendent of Education appointment

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) announced the appointment of Kim Harbinson to the position of Superintendent of Education effective Sept. 1, 2025. 

Teeswater CWL News

Submitted May 22, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) in Teeswater held its annual communion brunch on Sunday, April 27, following 9 a.m. Mass.

Bruce County urges residents to know rules when cutting trees on their own property

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Before the chainsaw starts, Bruce County officials are urging residents to know the rules about cutting or harvesting trees on their property.

Rae says provincial budget will protect Ontario and support rural communities

Submitted May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, News

QUEENS PARK -  Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy recently introduced the provincial budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Chamber offers seminar on scams at work

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Chamber of Commerce is stepping in to help businesses protect their teams – and their bottom line – from increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts.

Driver charged for several offences

Submitted May 22, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

 ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - A 24-year-old Orangeville man has been charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving and refusing to comply with a demand for a breath sample.

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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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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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.

Columnists

Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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