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Walkerton

Official Plan priority for returning county warden

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, and Don Murray, mayor of Huron Kinloss, have both been acclaimed to a second term as warden and deputy warden, respectively, of Bruce County for 2026, the final year in the four-year term before the next municipal election.

Upward trend continues in Bluewater EQAO results

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) continues to see an overall upward positive trend in newly released standardized test results by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).

Optimist Club host Breakfast With Santa event in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton was filled with little ones, eager to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa on Dec. 6 as the local Optimist Club hosted Breakfast with Santa.

WDCS first school to receive race car for new tri-school motorsports challenge

Emily Bowen December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) became the first of three local high schools to receive its race car on Dec. 5 for a new regional competition that combines trades training with motorsports.

Foundation launches Angel Tree campaign to raise funds for fluoroscopy equipment

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) is recently announced the launch of its annual Angel Tree Campaign, a cherished holiday tradition that invites the community to support local healthcare while sharing messages of gratitude, remembrance, and hope.

Westario Power announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Westario Power has announced a proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation, and the board’s recommendation to shareholders to approve the sale.

Mayor receives provincial recognition for 25 years on Brockton Council

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody was set to receive the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Long-standing Service Award for his 25 years on Brockton Council at the Dec. 9 council meeting.

Dan Hepburn top scorer in men’s crokinole on Nov. 19

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Results for Crokinole at the Chesley Firehall.

Don Harvey records top score at Walkerton Seniors euchre

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre and solo were enjoyed once again in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library.

IPM bench program launched in time for Christmas giving

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The Bruce County IPM and  Rural Expo 2026 committee has developed a bench as part of the memorabilia that will be part of the legacy of the fourth time the plowing match will be hosted in Bruce County.

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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.

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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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