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Workers at The Village Long Term Care home draw attention to staff cuts and layoffs

Pauline Kerr June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Healthcare workers at The Village Long Term Care home in Hanover held an information picket on Thursday, June 4, to draw public attention to staff cuts and layoffs at the nursing home owned by Southbridge.

SBGHC board gears up for annual meeting in Elmwood on June 17

Pauline Kerr June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - South Bruce Grey Health Centre is gearing up for the annual meeting of the board of directors on June 17, at the Elmwood Community Centre.

Road work is underway

Submitted June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

RUCE COUNTY - After a lengthy winter season that gave way to dramatic spring flooding, Bruce County’s crews are moving into their summer road maintenance work.

Brockton takes the initiative regarding e-scooters and similar devices

Pauline Kerr June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody favours a strong approach – including enforcement – when it comes to e-scooters and similar electric mobility devices.

‘You have to plan well to move quickly,’ warden of Bruce County comments on federal discussion paper

Pauline Kerr June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Warden Luke Charbonneau’s comment, “You have to plan well to move quickly,” seemed to sum up both the staff recommendation and council’s opinion on that recommendation – to direct staff to submit the county’s comments to the federal Privy Council Office.

Picture of the Past

Submitted June 11, 2026Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Canada Employment Centre for Students raised awareness and money in Walkerton.

Walkerton Rotary June 4 draw winners

Submitted June 11, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Rotary June 4 draw winners were...

Stratford-Bruce Peninsula regional unemployment rises to 5.9% in May

Submitted June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Colleen Yenssen’s latest series, Secrets on display at Walkerton Library Art Wall

Submitted June 11, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON -  The Bruce County Public Library is excited to welcome back local artist Colleen Yenssen. Colleen spent one year at Georgian Bay Art College, but she is largely self-taught.

Children’s Health Day at safety village June 20

Submitted June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Community partners with the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan invite families to attend the third annual Children’s Health Day on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Children’s Safety Village outside of Hanover.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

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

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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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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…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

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

By Cory Bilyea

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

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

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