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Two new members introduced at March 4 meeting of South Bruce Grey Health Centre board

Pauline Kerr March 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - The March 4 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors began with the introduction of two new board members, Chantal Morton and Joanne Kuntz.

Free Magical March Break programs at local libraries

Submitted March 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is inviting patrons to experience a “week of wonder” with Magical March Break programs. 

Local Rotarians hear presentation by the Bridge Learning Centre with focus on helping children

Submitted March 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Julie Mackenzie of the Bridge Learning Centre and her husband Perry were guests of the Rotary Club of Walkerton at their March 5 meeting.

Bakelaar discusses maintaining Listowel’s clock tower, time change

Kelsey Bent March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - While the Province of British Columbia (BC) made their last biannual time change on Sunday, March 8, Tim Bakelaar, owner of Bakelaar Jewellers, climbed four storeys, by ladder, to the top of the Listowel clock tower once again, with no end in sight for his work winding and maintaining the

Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre seeks textile donations for upcoming exhibit supporting families of those lost to drug poisoning

Submitted March 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre invites community members who have lost a loved one to drug poisoning to contribute textiles for an upcoming installation by artist Tracey-Mae Chambers. 

First of two community town halls on human trafficking held in area

Submitted March 12, 2026News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

KINCARDINE - On March 4, South Bruce OPP, in partnership with the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well Being Plan, hosted a Human Trafficking Community Town Hall at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine.

Spring melt conditions much the same as last year, warns SVCA

Pauline Kerr March 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - The combination of warmer temperatures and rain led Saugeen Conservation to issue a flood outlook statement last week. The spring melt is underway, with a vengeance.

Time to ‘correct a historic wrong’ with creation of new hamlet: Peabody

Pauline Kerr March 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said he is pleased to see the potential for a historic wrong being corrected with a proposal for creation of a new hamlet. The matter was set to come before Brockton Council at the March 10 meeting.

F.E. Madill hosts Grade 7/8 basketball tournament, girls and boys each finish second

Denny Scott March 12, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

F.E. Madill hosted a basketball tournament last week for Grade 7/8 boys and girls teams. The…

Howick approves bylaw in case of lame duck period

Nicole Beswitherick March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

With 2026 being a municipal election year in Ontario, council here received a report at its Feb. 24 meeting from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis regarding the Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck) Delegation of Authority bylaw.

Pups and Pancakes event a barking good time

Kelsey Bent March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Before most of the snow melted away in the rain last weekend, local dogs had the chance to play in the pop up dog park event Pups and Pancakes, hosted by the North Perth Dog Park volunteer group, at the Kin Station on March 7.

United Way Bruce Grey’s CNOY walks raise over $132,000 for community support

Submitted March 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY - Across four Coldest Night of the Year events, Bruce Grey communities came together in an extraordinary show of compassion and determination, raising a total of more than $132,000 to support neighbours experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

Gord Hymers Hockey Tournament this weekend

Kelsey Bent March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - Listowel Minor Hockey Association’s (LMHA) biggest tournament of the year is back again, taking residency primarily in the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel from March 13-15.

Whitfield requests support for stronger homeowner self-defence calls by municipalities

Cory Bilyea March 12, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Coun. Lonnie Whitfield advocated for the stance of a letter to council from the consent agenda at the March 2 council meeting and requested the backing of other councillors to support a growing number of municipalities that are calling for stronger homeowner self-defence protections.

BWDSB introduces Learning Lift: Virtual After-Hours Tutoring

Submitted March 12, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is expanding student access to tutoring support to address challenges due to this year’s increased frequency of inclement weather days.

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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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Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

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

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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