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Bruce County establishes housing targets for growth expected over the next decade

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County has announced 10-year targets for housing, but it’s only part of the story on what’s happening in the county regarding the effort to ensure everyone has an appropriate and affordable place to live.

Hallahan Family donates $5,000 to Buy-A-Bone campaign

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hallahan Family, in memory of loving wife, mother and Gramma Agnes Hallahan, presented a $5,000 donation to the WDHF in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.

Mike Shreiner takes the podium on Jan. 7, speaking on the importance of the beef industry.

Emily Bowen January 15, 2026News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

ELMWOOD -  Leader of the Ontario Green Party Mike Schreiner attended the Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) in Elmwood on Jan. 7, using his appearance to reiterate support for beef farmers and urge greater investment in the province’s food processing sector.

Walkerton jail, courthouse to be topics of delegations at ROMA conference

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The weekend’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto will see Brockton representatives advocating for change with key provincial officials.

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Surge push to semi-finals in Aurora’s Bentolila tournament

Denny Scott January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

Therapy Dogs set to visit local library branches

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY -  As high school exam season approaches, Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is set to welcome St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs to several branches to help students relax and prepare for upcoming exams.

Exchanging words

Rachel Hammermueller January 15, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Since the dawn of the internet, and especially lately, Merriam-Webster and its counterparts like the Oxford English Dictionary (O.E.D) has lost this status.

Chepstow card results

Submitted January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Scores at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday December 22.

Walkerton Rotary donations

Submitted January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently made donations to a variety of local organizations. Clockwise from top left: The club very pleased to support the Walkerton District Community School’s Breakfast Program.

Walkerton Seniors cards results

Submitted January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Seniors played euchre in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library on Dec. 17.

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Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

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2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

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Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

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.

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Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

By Cory Bilyea

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

By Rachel Hammermueller

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

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