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Bruce County, community partners introduce Homelessness and Encampment Response Protocol

Submitted March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A new Homelessness and Encampment Response Protocol will guide how to respond to homelessness and encampments across Bruce County. Collaboratively designed by Bruce County, local municipalities, emergency services and community partners, the protocol establishes a coordinated approach

Formosa Country Christmas donates $5,000 to the Walkerton Hospital Foundation

Submitted March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) recently donated $5,000 to the Walkerton Hospital Foundation.

County approves proposed new Brockton hamlet

Pauline Kerr March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County council held a public meeting on March 19 regarding a proposed redesignation of land from agricultural to hamlet-exception, to permit construction of three semi-detached houses for a total of six residential units...

Regional transit study looks at options for Bruce, Dufferin, Grey and Wellington

Pauline Kerr March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Dennis Kar, project manager from Dillon Consulting Ltd., made a presentation to Bruce County council on March 19, to provide an update on the early findings from the Bruce, Dufferin, Grey and Wellington (BDGW) Regional Transit Study, and to seek council’s direction on next steps.

Bruce County and Brockton partner to showcase community spirit at the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo

Submitted March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County and the Municipality of Brockton are proudly  supporting the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo, taking place Sept. 22–26, in Walkerton. 

International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in the region for 2026

Pauline Kerr March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - From Sept. 22 to 26, Bruce County will host an anticipated 200,000 visitors at one of the most exciting events on the agricultural calendar - the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. 

South Bruce seek two third-party reviews of ice surface refrigeration systems

Denny Scott March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After initially removing an ice surface refrigeration system replacement from recommended projects in the 2026 budget, South Bruce Council has approved $2,640, plus tax, to have two third-party assessments of each of its refrigeration systems completed.

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A-ZONE playoffs continue in local arenas

Denny Scott March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Seasons have ended for several local A-ZONE level teams as playoff losses were suffered. Other teams, however, push on.

South Bruce Council approves SMART program

Denny Scott March 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Municipality of South Bruce has applied for funding to help support its part in the Saugeen Mobility Accessible Regional Transit (SMART) program.

“When all you’ve got is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”

Denny Scott March 26, 2026Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

There are a lot of great proverbs, idioms, sayings and other cliches out there about tools. Great examples include “Measure twice and cut once,” “A [poor/bad] workman blames his tools,” and, as Canadians, we can’t forget Steve Smith’s (aka Red Green’s) “Any tool can be the right tool.”

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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