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Special Advisors update work regarding the Board of Health for the Grey Bruce Heath Unit

Submitted January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY BRUCE - A third update on the work of Special Advisors to the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, in respect of the Grey Bruce Health Unit, was recently detailed in a press release.

Traditional start to the new year in Brockton, despite weather

Submitted January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton got 2026 off to a great start.

Need for more diverse housing types identified

Pauline Kerr January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Christie Kent, senior planner with J. L. Richards, confirmed to Brockton Council that there “is a need for more diverse and attainable housing.”

Major winter storm creates travel nightmare to wrap up 2025

Midwestern Newspapers January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - It was a white, but not whiteout, Christmas around Midwestern Ontario, but a fierce snow and ice storms the following week made travel hazardous, and sometimes impossible, for several days throughout the region.

Statutory public meeting held for Walkerton draft Official Plan

Pauline Kerr January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The final Brockton Council meeting of 2025 included a public meeting, as required by statute, regarding the Walkerton Official Plan.

Nominations close for Brockton’s vacant council position

Pauline Kerr January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The closing date for nominations for Brockton’s vacant council position was Jan. 6 at 2 p.m.

Capitals stay out of last place with overtime victory over Mount Forest

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Only four points separates the bottom half of the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, with the Walkerton Capital’s 20 points keeping the squad ahead of the Wingham Ironmen and out of the basement by one point.

Hanover Community Players look forward to new season after School of Rock wraps up

Submitted January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Hanover Community Players recently completed the final show of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock. The production ran from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3 and completed its run with a large audience at the final show.

Local Irish dance students set to compete at international events

Pauline Kerr January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - Kate and Sadie Bester have been studying Irish Dance for 13 years, and by all accounts, they’re at the top of their game.

Learn from my mistake: get your flu shots as soon as possible

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Denny’s Den is not really a place (yet – if I can convince my wife that my soon-to-be-relocated-and-remodeled home office needs a giant overstuffed leather chair, maybe it could be). Denny’s Den has and (likely) will always be the state of mind I have to be in to produce opinion writing.

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49ers compete in Kincardine Regional Silver Stick tournament

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

Choose good luck with your New Year’s menu

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.

Sport court users to see small increase in user fees

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Since the spring, a funding gap of $21,912.23 involving the Walkerton tennis court rehabilitation project, has remained on the books. The matter was brought before council at the Dec. 9 meeting, with a choice of options to resolve the shortfall.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers December 25, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Dec. 20, 1995

Ice time a nice time at local arena

Emily Bowen December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Arena was open for a public skate on Dec. 17.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

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Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

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County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

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Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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