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Walkerton

The new purpose of municipal government

Denny Scott March 12, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

So I’ve got a question – and it’s a toughie: What is the purpose of our lower- and upper-tier municipal governments? For those of you scratching your heads – lower tier is the municipalities: Your South Bruces, your North Hurons and your Perth Easts (just to name a few) while the upper-tier...

U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers

Denny Scott March 11, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.

South Bruce approves tax rate increase of 2.87%, levy increase of 4.48%

Denny Scott March 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce has officially finished its first budget under the new strong mayor powers system, having pushed the budget off until it once again became the purview of the entire council.

Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

Pauline Kerr March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

Pauline Kerr March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

WDCS students try their hand at curling with help from Walkerton Curling Club

Emily Bowen March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Grade 6 and 7 students from Walkerton District Community School stepped onto the ice in early February to learn the basics of curling during two visits to the Walkerton Curling Club.

Formosa CWL donate to Foodbank

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Kathy Benninger of the Formosa Immaculate Conception Catholic Women’s League recently presented a $1,000 food bank donation to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton Food Bank.

Canadians need to look internally for solutions

Zach Weber March 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: Donald Trump. Orange man very bad right?  Why – because the tv told us he was. Because our government told us he is. 

Local OPP recruiting for Youth In Policing Initiative

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have announced that recruitment is now underway for the 2026 Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI).

Chepstow card scores from March 2

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW -The card scores for euchre and solo at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall on Monday March 2.

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Select Your Region

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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Local junior golfers set to compete in championship

Approximately 600 top young golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.

Chris Clark – a balance of head and heart between life and music

“I think music is very tribal, the sonics of it and just the way it makes you feel and if you can help someone get out of a tough spot because they listen to your music, that’s what it’s all about.” -Chris Clark

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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.

Howick homecoming fireworks cap off a weekend of celebrations

The community of Howick marked its 170th anniversary earlier this month and local photographer Liz…

Ontario accepting new applications for the Regional Development Program

Applications will be accepted between June 30 to September 23, 2026. 

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

Howick homecoming fireworks cap off a weekend of celebrations

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The community of Howick marked its 170th anniversary earlier this month and local photographer Liz…

Ontario accepting new applications for the Regional Development Program

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Applications will be accepted between June 30 to September 23, 2026. 

North Huron fire department focuses on scenario, safety training

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Fire Department of North Huron sent out its monthly report, outlining their activities in May.

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