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Walkerton

The time has come for new adventures

Patrick Raftis June 25, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Journalism is often described as “literature in a hurry” – and as someone who’s been dashing around the province covering news of all manner for somewhere around four decades, I concur with that characterization.

New Grey Bruce Board of Health members begin orientation process

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - In their most recent communication, number eight, Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, Special Advisors to the Chief Medical Officer of Health provided an update on what’s been happening since the appointment of new municipal members to the board.

Status of Inverhuron key topic at public meeting on Official Plan

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - It was standing room only in the visitors’ gallery at the Bruce County council meeting on June 18, for the statutory public meeting on the new draft Official Plan (OP).

Randy’s Lock-Safe and Alarm donates $5,000 to Hospice

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

For decades, Randy’s Lock-Safe and Alarm Inc. has been a trusted business in Grey and Bruce Counties, helping protect homes, businesses, and organizations throughout the region, states a press release from Saugeen Hospice.

Golf Fore Hospice event raises $75,000

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - With 63 teams golfing from 6 a.m. and continuing all day, this year’s Golf Fore Hospice event raised a remarkable $75,000 and counting.

Arena future on agenda for Brockton Council meeting

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - The issue of Walkerton’s aging arena isn’t going away – but it may have a resolution.

Former Army members receive Quilts of Valour

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Former members of the Army Infantry were honoured in a Quilt of Valour ceremony on June 20, in Paisley.

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.

Fathers Day in Formosa

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Formosa Lions got Father’s Day off to a great start with a brunch at the local community centre.

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.

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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.

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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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