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Saugeen Hospice board votes to proceed with construction

Submitted January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Board of Directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc. has voted to move forward with construction of the new hospice, marking a major milestone in our community’s vision for compassionate end-of-life care, closer to home.

Capitals climb to 5th place in PJHL Pollock division standings

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

With two wins from three games last week, the Walkerton Capitals have climbed to fifth spot in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League

Southeast Surge sweep Silver Stick Finals in New Market, claim top spot

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey action for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

SVCA’s Wolf Moon Candlelit Night Hike draws 300 visitors to Sulphur Spring another hike scheduled Jan. 31

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SULPHUR SPRING - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) welcomed approximately 300 community members to a Candlelit Night Hike under the Wolf Moon on Friday, Jan. 2, at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area.

Ditner Family donates to Buy-A-Bone campaign

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ditner Family presented X-ray committee member Cathy Spitzig (top right) with a $5,000 donation in memory of their parents, Don and Ruth Ditner, for the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.

Making this world a better place in 2026

Peter Carter January 15, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor:   To me, 2025 was a fantastic year, at age 78 I made many new friends, some of which are a few Old Order Amish Families in Huron County (only God can arrange such friendships I truly believe)!

Music festival registration deadline Feb. 1

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Work has begun for the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music festival set to take place April 13 to 21. 

2026 Walkerton card season begins

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The 2026 card season began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library with euchre.

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Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

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2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

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Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

By Cory Bilyea

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

By Rachel Hammermueller

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

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