Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…
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What’s happening at the Bruce County Public Library
BRUCE COUNTY – The adventures are all summer long! We are excited to welcome Canadian author Daniel Janke this month. For the kiddos, we have the Summer Reading Club Reading Challenge and weekly programs.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 16 Turnbacks
From July 22, 1992
It pays to stay in the ‘swim’ of things
Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was little question about including at least one round of swimming lessons in a child’s summer schedule.
Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants
The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.
Perth County council’s decision is backwards
Typically, I will try, on a weekly basis to have a column that’s approachable, accessible and applicable to all the readers across the Midwestern Newspaper coverage area – that includes parts of Bruce, Perth and Huron Counties.
Bluevale hosts fishing derby
The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…
John A. Macdonald’s perilous adventure on the Ploughboy
It all began as a pleasure excursion.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 9 Turnbacks
From July 4, 1990
We are Canadian and proud of it
Canada Day usually triggers a burst of new bits of info that will probably make their way into a trivia competition at some point.
Goderich celebrates ‘Dominion day’with Grand Tattoo: July 1, 1926
A hundred years ago, people across Perth County were talking about the Grand Tattoo held in Goderich on July 1, 1926. Residents traveled to the town by automobile or bus to take part in the Dominion Day’s celebrations held there.
Reader recounts memorable story in contrast to Scott’s theatre column
To the Editor: I just finished reading Denny Scott’s column about theatre etiquette (editor’s note: The magic of theatre (and what dispels it) ran in Midwestern Newspapers for June 25, 2026) and I had to send you my own story.
Bruce Grey Child and Family Services seeks local foster care-giver for 10-year-old
BRUCE-GREY - Bruce Grey Child & Family Services are looking for a foster caregiver/s in this area for Marcus, a 10-year-old boy. If something in you is already leaning forward, this is for you.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 2 Turnbacks
From July 5, 1989
To ban or not to ban, that is the question
The debate continues on whether children should have access to social media, and if so, at what age access is appropriate.

