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Bluewater District School Board welcomes surge in student enrolment

Submitted October 16, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

As students, staff, and families settle into the 2025-2026 school year, Bluewater District School Board is pleased to report a boost in enrolment. Preliminary numbers show an increase of 236 students since the fall of last year.

Walkerton resident part of variety show food bank fundraiser Oct. 17 – 18

Submitted October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

An evening of sketch comedy and music is in store for audiences of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s next production.

Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with me – it’s applicable to readers – at least those in North Huron. 

Final swamp tour of the season a success

Submitted October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

It was a full house for the last Greenock Swamp Tour of the season for the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association.

Garden of Poppies project honours veterans

Emily Bowen October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local residents came together on Sept. 23 at the Walkerton Library to create a ceramic Remembrance Garden of Poppies, a public art installation honouring veterans and raising funds for the Royal Canadian Legion.

Welcome to municipal budget 2026

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

‘Tis the season for municipal budgets, when local politicians earn every penny of their modest pay, and then some. 

Special advisor appointed by Ontario’s Chief MOH meets with Grey-Bruce health unit and board, county representatives

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Aug. 14, the Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, (MOH) Dr. Kieran Moore, temporarily assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, under section 77.1 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Midwest 49ers down Whitecaps

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers recaps how the 'A' and 'B' local hockey teams manage over the weekend.

Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with…

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Southeast Surge U15B team eliminated in tournament semi-finals

Denny Scott October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results for the past week.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

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

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.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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