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BCPL makes a splash with TD Summer Reading Club

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

 BRUCE COUNTY - Local families are urged to grab their SCUBA gear and dive into a summer of reading, discovery, and fun with Bruce County Public Library’s (BCPL) 2026 TD Summer Reading Club.

County conducts survey on forest management

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is creating a new 20-year forest management plan. We are asking residents to share their thoughts to help shape it.

Scone crokinole players attend World Championships

Clare Kuepfer June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SCONE - Results of Scone crokinole play from June 17.

Bruce Power donates $30,000 toward colonoscope for Hanover hospital

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation is celebrating a $30,000 donation from Bruce Power toward the purchase of a new colonoscope for the Hanover and District Hospital’s Surgical Services Department.

South Bruce OPP investigating a suspicious multi-vehicle fire in Brockton

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Members of the South Bruce OPP are investigating a suspicious fire involving multiple vehicles in the Municipality of Brockton.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Submitted June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Submitted June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

Volunteers recognized for efforts put into planning upcoming fair

Submitted June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

MILVERTON - Every year the township of Perth East recognizes those volunteers who help the township in many ways, with programs to ensure the viability and to keep residents enjoying the lifestyle they have come to appreciate.

Anishinaabe art installation opens in Blyth ahead of documentary screening

Submitted June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Sid Mansz the shoemaker saves the show

Betty Jo Belton June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Local shoemaker Sid Mansz stepped up to save the show more than once.  In 1955,  a touring performance of Macbeth was on the eve of arriving in Stratford and the Canadian Players reached out to Mansz for help.

Learn, connect, and stay engaged this summer with the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth invites community members to stay connected, informed, and supported this summer through a variety of free educational programs and social opportunities designed for people living with dementia, care partners, families, and community members.

OPP launches Stop – Look – Live campaign to reduce intersection fatalities

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEST REGION - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region, is launching the “Stop – Look - Live” campaign in response to ongoing concerns surrounding fatal and serious collisions at intersections across West Region.

Harry Brydges looks back on life in Belgrave

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Now almost 90, Harry Brydges has a lot of memories of Belgrave and area. He still lives on the farm just north of Belgrave on Cardiff Road. Please enjoy the latest in our Memories of Wingham and area series, courtesy of the Wingham and Area Historical Society.

Huron Chamber recognized among Canada’s fastest-growing chambers for second consecutive year

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The Huron County Chamber of Commerce has been ranked as the third fastest-growing chamber in Canada by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada.

Multiple ties at Walkerton card session

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - There were plenty of tied games at euchre and solo at the Walkerton library last week.

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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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