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Walkerton

Healthy Communities Conference participants will explore ‘culture of wellness’

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Participants of the upcoming Healthy Communities Conference will explore ways to build a ‘culture of wellness’ in Grey-Bruce.

Funds available to create affordable additional residential units

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A simple renovation or basic new build could help residents stay close to aging parents or children, support renters and strengthen communities. Bruce County is offering financial support to homeowners who create an affordable rental unit on their property.

Driver charged after hitting road closure sign

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP charged a Brockton resident following an incident in the Municipality of Brockton on March 28. 

Hoops for Hope tournament returns to Walkerton as OFSAA regional event

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Hoops for Hope 3x3 Basketball Tournament is set to return to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) this spring, growing into an officially recognized OFSAA 3x3 basketball regional event and welcoming top secondary school teams from across midwestern and southwestern Ontario.

Walkerton skater achieves rare ‘Quad Gold’ milestone

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - At age 17, Lauren Schneider of Walkerton has reached a major milestone in Canadian figure skating, earning her Gold Freeskate designation and completing all Gold-level tests offered by Skate Canada.

Province provides transit funding for local region

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY-OWEN SOUND — The province is investing a total of $1,052,544 to support public transit service in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound municipalities.

Owen Riegling announces first headline tour of North America

Midwestern Newspapers April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

NASHVILLE – Country music star Owen Riegling, a Mildmay native, recently announced plans to headline his first North American tour this year, including a few stops not far from home.

Brockton mayor says Pinkerton situation stable

Pauline Kerr April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday morning, in the wake of yet another in a seemingly endless chain of severe rain storms, that the situation in Pinkerton remains unchanged.

Denny Scott photo One of the driving factors in why he plans to run for the leadership of the federal NDP, and plans to join the NDP with the Green party, is to think about the children of the country according to Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail. He said politicians need to think about the future, and the children that will inherit the country, and do better to represent everyone.

McQuail says Lewis holds similar values over some issues after election

Denny Scott April 16, 2026News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Long-time New Democratic Party (NDP) supporter, political activist and organic farmer Tony McQuail may not have won the federal NDP leadership race, but he feels he was heard, especially by new leader Avi Lewis.

Hurting with you: our community

Denny Scott April 16, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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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…

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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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

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

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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