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Walkerton

It takes a village

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The longer I am on this planet, the more the age old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” resonates with me. 

Proposed development for lands adjacent to Kincardine Airport discussed by county council

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

In the wake of a presentation from David Hocking on the Saugeen Municipal Airport at Brockton council, there’s another airport in Bruce County that’s getting some attention. 

South Bruce appoints new firefighters

Rachel Hammermueller December 26, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here appointed Erika Strucke, Samuel Thompson, Simon Milley, Nicole Weishar and Cameron Hogg as Firefighters for the Municipality of South Bruce at their Dec. 10 meeting. 

Final performance of The Sound of Music wows sold out crowd

Submitted December 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After a season of seven running performances, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s, The Sound of Music, closed with sell-out audiences over its final run this past weekend at the Hanover Community Players. 

Hanover man faces murder charge

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hanover Police Service (HPS) have laid charges in an ongoing homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover.

Brockton moves forward with implementing development charges

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Cash-strapped municipalities have been looking at ways to pay for the infrastructure developers need, without saddling existing taxpayers with the entire burden. 

NWMO exits South Bruce; council dissolves committee, outlines funding

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

council here heard a post-election report with voting statistics, NWMO’s payment breakdown and officially dissolved the long-standing Community Liaison Committee (CLC). 

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds 2023 Superior Court ruling

Cory Bilyea December 19, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Court of Appeals dismissed the appeals of the Government of Ontario, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and two landowners from a lower-court ruling that Saugeen First Nations was wrongfully dispossessed of approximately 1.4 miles of Sauble Beach after signing Treaty 72 in 1854.

South Bruce tallies new businesses for 2024; focuses on revitalization

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The last flip of a yearly calendar is a popular time to take into account the 12 pages that came before it. 

Councillor Nigel Van Dyk new deputy mayor of South Bruce

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council here voted in a new deputy mayor for the next two years, Councillor Nigel Van Dyk, effective Jan. 2025. 

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Multiple local teams compete in South Huron memorial tournament

Feb. 9, 2026 – Playoff games U15B – Midwest 49ers (1) at Southeast Surge (4) Feb. 10, 2026 –…

New report cites local discrimination, hate groups, call to action for 2SLGBTQ+ population support

According to the report, many 2SLGBTQ+ participants expressed they felt excluded from community life, experiencing or witnessing discrimination based on their identities.

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

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Local youth honored by teammates

The Wingham U13 Yellow hockey team held a moment of silence to honour Odin Leachman of Wingham, who passed away from cancer on Jan. 25.

Roundabout, ambulance bay divide council

Huron County Treasurer Michael Blumhagen once again advised Huron County Council that the coming fiscal years will be difficult without increasing spending.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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. 

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.

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The horizon looms

By Kelsey Bent

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. 

Avon Maitland District School Board trustees adopt 2026 budget

By Kelsey Bent

SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted the 2026 budget on Jan. 27. 

Council grants approvals for 49th annual Paddyfest festivities, concert

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - In two votes, North Perth Council approved the road closures for the 2026 Paddyfest parade route, as well as noise exemptions for the annual concert and other Irish shenanigans.

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