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Chepstow card scores from Feb. 23

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW -The scores for the euchre and solo games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall on Monday, Feb. 23

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The election is the only survey that counts

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

“Decision by survey” seems to be the way of the future.

Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 10 awards in provincial competition

Midwestern Newspapers February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 10 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2025 Better Newspapers Competition awards. The nominations were announced on Feb. 13.

Rotarians donate to BigDoor

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Graham Ghent and his wife Melodie attended a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Walkerton.

North Huron Deputy Reeve hospitalized after altercation following council meeting

Midwestern Newspapers February 26, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WINGHAM - Huron County OPP are investigating after a member of North Huron Council was injured in an altercation following council’s Feb. 17 meeting, prompting council to temporarily move all future meetings online.

Special Investigations Unit activated after firearm discharged by police in fatal Kincardine incident

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

KINCARDINE - The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a situation in Kincardine that resulted in a person being pronounced deceased.

Brockton artist Cindy Matthews celebrates Canada’s Olympic medalists in series of sketches

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

WALKERTON - Brockton-based author and artist Cindy Matthews has made the 2026 Winter Olympics part of her special journey.

County comments on proposed ‘buy Ontario’ procurement policy

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

WALKERTON - Before Bruce County Council voted to support the staff recommendation on the Ontario Regulatory consultation for public sector procurement requirements, some interesting possibilities came under discussion.

Brockton reviews winter maintenance on Chepstow Road

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

WALKERTON - It’s been a long, snowy winter. Brockton Council heard a report by operations director Nicholas Schnurr at the Feb. 24 meeting about winter maintenance of Chepstow Road.

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon.

Columnists

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter.

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