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Walkerton Hearald-Times Turnbacks from April 28, 1993

Midwestern Newspapers April 30, 2026Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From April 28, 1993: – At present, the vacancy rate of apartments in Walkerton is excessive but…

Workshop planned for municipal election candidates

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County residents are invited to attend a Candidates’ Information Night for those considering running for Municipal Council in the 2026 municipal and school board election, to be held on October 26.

Local unemployment rate rises to 5.3%

Submitted April 30, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased  in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

Walkerton Legion Branch 102 presents awards for the 2025 Remembrance Poster and Literary Competitions

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Walkerton Legion Branch 102 recently presented three District C awards for the 2025…

Mildmay native Owen Riegling plays Toronto’s Massey Hall, launches In the Feeling album

Submitted April 30, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Mildmay Town Crier, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO - A large number of area residents were on hand as Mildmay native Owen Riegling played Toronto’s Massey Hall on April 18 in celebration of the launch of his In the Feeling album.

Walkerton Rotary Club learns about Meal Mates program

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton was pleased to have Lindsay Welsh and Avery Osthoff from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS)  as guest speakers at our recent meeting to talk about the Meal Mates program.

Museum inviting public input

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) is inviting residents and visitors to share their thoughts through a public survey as it begins work on a new four-year strategic plan.

100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce support housing and mental health

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY BRUCE - 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce have once again demonstrated the power of collective giving, announcing a landmark donation of $39,400 to the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (CMHAGB). The funding was raised at the group’s first meeting of 2026, held on March 28.

Cargill Rookies take bronze at nationals

Submitted April 30, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - What a way to complete a remarkable season!

Joey Prevost discovers ‘message in a bottle’ from Brian Raper

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - The day was April 17, exactly nine years and one month after the bottle was put in the river on the Cargill bridge during the St. Patrick’s Day festival.

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

Howick not proceeding with BYO policy

Council will not be proceeding with the development of a municipal bylaw or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” at outdoor public events within the township at this time.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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…

Columnists

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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