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Walkerton

Community support drives X-ray suite replacement campaign forward

Submitted January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Thanks to the “incredible generosity of the community,” the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation reports continued momentum in its campaign to replace the Walkerton Hospital X-ray suite, moving steadily toward its $1.4 million goal.

Mildmay Carrick Public School poster contest award winners

Submitted January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently, students from Mildmay-Carrick Public School were awarded for their efforts in the annual Remembrance Day poster contest

Regional unemployment rate reached 4% in December

Submitted January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Employment in the Region increased by 2,600 (1.5%) in December, with gains in part-time employment (7.8%; 2,700) partially offset by losses in full-time employment (0.1%; 100). 

MPP backs Lake Huron watershed model

Pauline Kerr January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, has added her views on the proposed amalgamation of conservation authorities, to a growing list of municipalities and organizations.

Brockton adopts budget for 2026

Pauline Kerr January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Council of Municipality of Brockton officially adopted its 2026 municipal budget on Jan. 15.

Provinces putting health care at risk says Goderich-based physician

Jim Hollingworth MD January 22, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: The provincial governments of Ontario and Alberta are enthusiastically expediting the destruction of our treasured public health care system.

Saugeen Hospice board votes to proceed with construction

Submitted January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Board of Directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc. has voted to move forward with construction of the new hospice, marking a major milestone in our community’s vision for compassionate end-of-life care, closer to home.

Capitals climb to 5th place in PJHL Pollock division standings

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

With two wins from three games last week, the Walkerton Capitals have climbed to fifth spot in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League

Southeast Surge sweep Silver Stick Finals in New Market, claim top spot

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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