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Boundary Roasting Co. partners with Agriculture Wellness Ontario to support mental health in the farming community

Submitted June 12, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and  Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive  mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.

Child care space allocation reduced for Bruce County

Pauline Kerr June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The province has reduced Bruce County’s allocation of child care spaces for the Child Care and Early Learning (CWELCC) system expansion by 133 spaces.

Rotary music festival a success once again

Elaine Pearce June 12, 2025Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: With the last meeting of the festival executive, the story of the 2025 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival was closed. It was again deemed

Bruce County and local municipalities hold evacuation and reception centre training

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Emergencies can strike at any time, and being prepared is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities.

Saugeen First Nation, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and County of Bruce hold second annual joint meeting on June 5

Pauline Kerr June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The second annual joint meeting of Saugeen First Nation, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and County of Bruce continued the steps forward in forming, in the words of CAO Christine MacDonald, “a unique government-to-government relationship” based on respect and mutual interests.

North Perth council joins push for reinstatement of MPAC assessment cycle

Kelsey Bent June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - After receiving a letter from the Municipality of West Perth, North Perth Council decided during its May 26 meeting to join its neighbour in lobbying the province to reinstate the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) property assessment cycle.

Elmwood Firefighters’ Breakfast

Pauline Kerr June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Great weather, delicious food and the chance to meet local firefighters.

South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour celebrating 25 Years on June 15

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.  

Police seek witnesses to motorcycle collision

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP are asking the public for information about a motorcycle collision on June 7, at approximately 1:56 p.m., in Arran-Elderslie that sent the 63-year-old driver to hospital with injuries.

Medical students from Western, Queens visit Listowel for Discovery Week 2025

Nicole Beswitherick June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Queens University, made their way to Listowel May 26 to 30 for Discovery Week 2025.

Walkerton Herald-Times’ June 12, 2025 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers June 12, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From June 14, 1995

Spinrite closure a serious blow to community

Patrick Raftis June 12, 2025Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

As we were putting our Midwestern Newspapers publications to bed last week, the difficult news was being broken to Spinrite Inc. employees that the long-standing Listowel industry would be shutting down its local operations.

Wendt’s Jewellery in Mildmay to close after 140 years

Denny Scott June 12, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY – When it comes to the success of the family-run business Wendt’s Jewellery, which has…

Huron-Perth Women’s Institute annual meeting includes speakers on genealogy, herb growing

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON-PERTH - The hostesses from Magestic and Walton Women’s Institute welcomed members to the recent Huron-Perth WI District Annual Meeting.

Huron Fringe Birding Festival group visits Folmer Gardens

Shannon Wood June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association partnered with Brian Folmer of Folmer Gardens to host a day-long hike for 23 attendees with the Huron Fringe Birding Festival. 

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

Columnists

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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