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Walkerton

Capitals climb to 5th place in PJHL Pollock division standings

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

With two wins from three games last week, the Walkerton Capitals have climbed to fifth spot in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League

Southeast Surge sweep Silver Stick Finals in New Market, claim top spot

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

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

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

SVCA’s Wolf Moon Candlelit Night Hike draws 300 visitors to Sulphur Spring another hike scheduled Jan. 31

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SULPHUR SPRING - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) welcomed approximately 300 community members to a Candlelit Night Hike under the Wolf Moon on Friday, Jan. 2, at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area.

Ditner Family donates to Buy-A-Bone campaign

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ditner Family presented X-ray committee member Cathy Spitzig (top right) with a $5,000 donation in memory of their parents, Don and Ruth Ditner, for the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.

Making this world a better place in 2026

Peter Carter January 15, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor:   To me, 2025 was a fantastic year, at age 78 I made many new friends, some of which are a few Old Order Amish Families in Huron County (only God can arrange such friendships I truly believe)!

Music festival registration deadline Feb. 1

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Work has begun for the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music festival set to take place April 13 to 21. 

2026 Walkerton card season begins

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The 2026 card season began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library with euchre.

Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 15 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers January 15, 2026Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

By Cory Bilyea

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

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