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Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement

Emily Bowen April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.

County to comment on federal and provincial projects with local impact

Pauline Kerr April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County council will be commenting on three provincial and/or federal items. 

New instructor takes flight at Saugeen Municipal Airport

Pauline Kerr April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Ashley Gellatly, who lives in the Cargill area, has just joined the team at Kuhl Aero Academy.

Healthy Communities Conference participants will explore ‘culture of wellness’

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Participants of the upcoming Healthy Communities Conference will explore ways to build a ‘culture of wellness’ in Grey-Bruce.

Funds available to create affordable additional residential units

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A simple renovation or basic new build could help residents stay close to aging parents or children, support renters and strengthen communities. Bruce County is offering financial support to homeowners who create an affordable rental unit on their property.

Driver charged after hitting road closure sign

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP charged a Brockton resident following an incident in the Municipality of Brockton on March 28. 

Hoops for Hope tournament returns to Walkerton as OFSAA regional event

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Hoops for Hope 3x3 Basketball Tournament is set to return to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) this spring, growing into an officially recognized OFSAA 3x3 basketball regional event and welcoming top secondary school teams from across midwestern and southwestern Ontario.

Walkerton skater achieves rare ‘Quad Gold’ milestone

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - At age 17, Lauren Schneider of Walkerton has reached a major milestone in Canadian figure skating, earning her Gold Freeskate designation and completing all Gold-level tests offered by Skate Canada.

Province provides transit funding for local region

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY-OWEN SOUND — The province is investing a total of $1,052,544 to support public transit service in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound municipalities.

Owen Riegling announces first headline tour of North America

Midwestern Newspapers April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

NASHVILLE – Country music star Owen Riegling, a Mildmay native, recently announced plans to headline his first North American tour this year, including a few stops not far from home.

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

See all Listowel area articles.

Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants

The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.

Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie

The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Two-way traffic resumes overnight and weekends on bridge

WALKERTON – As of July 9, Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation project had reached the point where single-lane traffic continued in daytime hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Minday to Friday, but two-lane traffic was occurring overnight and on weekends. 

East Ridge is growing into a real community

WALKERTON – There’s much more to this apartment building development than a place to live.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

By Submitted

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

By Kelsey Bent

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

Fine laid from worker injury

By Kelsey Bent

Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured. 

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