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Walkerton

Deputy Reeve hospitalized after altercation following township council meeting

Midwestern Newspapers February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP are investigating after a member of North Huron Council was injured in an altercation following council’s Feb. 17 meeting, prompting council to temporarily move all future meetings online.

Surge shutout 49ers in minor hockey action in Listowel over weekend

Denny Scott February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Feb. 16 through Feb. 22.

Capitals push to keep up with Bulldogs, trailing 2-1 in playoff series

Denny Scott February 26, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) playoffs started locally over the weekend and, despite a significant point difference at the end of the season, the Walkerton Capitals are keeping pace with the Kincardine Bulldogs.

Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

Pauline Kerr February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Pauline Kerr February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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.

Process begins to select new appointees to Grey Bruce Board of Health

Pauline Kerr February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce and Grey counties have taken steps to embark on what Special Advisors to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, referred to as “advancing a renewed board of health for the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit.”

County honoured with Age Friendly Communities Ontario award

Pauline Kerr February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Warden Luke Charbonneau began the Feb. 12 meeting of Bruce County council with the announcement the county has received special recognition as an age-friendly community.

Walkerton Curling Club celebrate 150 years, receives $54,100 capital grant

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Club members and dignitaries gathered at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club (WGCC) on Saturday, Feb. 7 to celebrate 150 years of local curling.

Bruce County Museum invites participation quilt project honouring Black History Month

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is celebrating Black History Month with a special community art initiative led by renowned artist, author and President’s Poet Nadine Williams.

Walkerton Library delivers Valentines to seniors

Emily Bowen February 19, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County Library’s Walkerton branch once again delivered a sweet Valentine’s Day surprise to residents at Brucelea Haven.

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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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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.

Nearly 1,000 local school board staff on salary disclosure list

Following patterns of previous years, the local school boards in Perth County have the largest footprint on the 2025 public salary disclosure, with just under 1,000 combined individuals from the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board on the list.

See all Listowel area articles.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

Bluewater school board urges consultation as province considers removing English public school board trustees

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is raising concerns about a possible move by the province to remove English public school trustees, warning it could “weaken local representation and reduce accountability in Ontario’s education system.”

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton mayor says Pinkerton situation stable

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday morning, in the wake of yet another in a seemingly endless chain of severe rain storms, that the situation in Pinkerton remains unchanged.

McQuail says Lewis holds similar values over some issues after election

Denny Scott photo One of the driving factors in why he plans to run for the leadership of the federal NDP, and plans to join the NDP with the Green party, is to think about the children of the country according to Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail. He said politicians need to think about the future, and the children that will inherit the country, and do better to represent everyone.

Long-time New Democratic Party (NDP) supporter, political activist and organic farmer Tony McQuail may not have won the federal NDP leadership race, but he feels he was heard, especially by new leader Avi Lewis.

See all Walkerton area articles.

McQuail says Lewis holds similar values over some issues after election

Denny Scott photo One of the driving factors in why he plans to run for the leadership of the federal NDP, and plans to join the NDP with the Green party, is to think about the children of the country according to Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail. He said politicians need to think about the future, and the children that will inherit the country, and do better to represent everyone.

Long-time New Democratic Party (NDP) supporter, political activist and organic farmer Tony McQuail may not have won the federal NDP leadership race, but he feels he was heard, especially by new leader Avi Lewis.

Cowbell Brewing Company buys Grand Bend-area winery

Blyth’s Cowbell Brewing Company has acquired Grand Bend’s Dark Horse Estate Winery as part of the company’s ongoing effort to offer what customers want.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Columnists

Brockton mayor says Pinkerton situation stable

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday morning, in the wake of yet another in a seemingly endless chain of severe rain storms, that the situation in Pinkerton remains unchanged.

Community rallies around family of youth hurt in fire

By Cory Bilyea

Community members and local businesses in the Township of North Huron have come together to help a family touched by a tragedy.

McQuail says Lewis holds similar values over some issues after election

By Denny Scott

Long-time New Democratic Party (NDP) supporter, political activist and organic farmer Tony McQuail may not have won the federal NDP leadership race, but he feels he was heard, especially by new leader Avi Lewis.

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