Recent data released by Wellington County and Guelph shows 85,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2025, up eight per cent from the previous year.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Arran-Elderslie receives water infrastructure funding from provincial government
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
GREENOCK - The Greenock Swamp Tours are back!
Plow operator injured in crash
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.
Public Health urges Grey-Bruce residents to protect against extreme cold
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
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
TEESWATER - Peter Carter topped the score at Teeswater Crokinole on Jan. 21.
Chepstow Young at Heart card scores
CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Games, for Monday Jan.26 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 29 Turnbacks
From Jan. 31, 1990
Walkerton Kinette Club pledges $10,000 to Family Birthing Centre
The Kinette Club of Walkerton presents Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $10,000 pledge
County council comments on Saugeen Shores conservation authorities resolution: agrees reform needed, but also consultation
WALKERTON - A resolution from Saugeen Shores regarding Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) elicited concerns from Bruce County council members during council’s Jan. 22 meeting.
County council ponders process for funding requests
WALKERTON - Sam Dinsmore, director of corporate services, presented a report (for information) to Bruce County Council on Jan. 22.
County submits comments on Rural Action Plan
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council voted to submit comments, as amended, to the federal government, which is seeking input on improving rural programs.
Senior card scores
WALKERTON - Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Mike Crawford appointed Brockton’s new councillor
WALKERTON - Brockton has a new member of council, appointed at a special meeting on Jan. 22.
