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Walkerton

Another local Veteran receives Quilt of Valour

Pauline Kerr July 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

John Jokke, who served in the Canadian Air Force for just under 27 years, was honoured with a beautiful Quilt of Valour as a warm gesture of thanks for his service.

Walkerton parks full of local music talent

Pauline Kerr July 2, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The first in the Music in the Park series for this summer was a delight for those who stopped to listen – and stayed to hear more, from Lisa McEwen and Jessie T, on the afternoon of June 27 in Market Garden Park.

Reader recounts memorable story in contrast to Scott’s theatre column

Jan Duffield July 2, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

To the Editor: I just finished reading Denny Scott’s column about theatre etiquette (editor’s note: The magic of theatre (and what dispels it) ran in Midwestern Newspapers for June 25, 2026) and I had to send you my own story.  

Bruce Grey Child and Family Services seeks local foster care-giver for 10-year-old

Submitted July 2, 2026Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY -  Bruce Grey Child & Family Services are looking for a foster caregiver/s in this area for Marcus, a 10-year-old boy. If something in you is already leaning forward, this is for you.

GBPH seeks information on dog bite incidents in region

Submitted July 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owners of dogs involved in two unrelated dog-bite incidents – one that took place Tuesday, June 23, in Owen Sound, and another that took place Wednesday, June 24, in Hanover.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 2 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 2, 2026Columns, Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 5, 1989

To ban or not to ban, that is the question

Pauline Kerr July 2, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The debate continues on whether children should have access to social media, and if so, at what age access is appropriate.

GBPH encourages residents to take precautions during extreme heat event

Submitted July 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - With daily temperatures expected hitting 30°C or more this week, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is reminding residents and visitors to take important steps to prevent potential heat-related illnesses.

BigDoor to serve as community cooling centre when weather turns hot

Pauline Kerr July 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - In the new business portion of the June 23 Brockton Council meeting – the annual meeting held at the Cargill Community Centre instead of the Bruce County administrative building in Walkerton – this week’s hot weather made its way onto the agenda with a very cool community initiative.

Brockton Council agrees to relocate temporary dog park – temporarily

Pauline Kerr July 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - Walkerton’s off-leash dog park is on the move again.

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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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

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.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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