WALKERTON - In the “new business” portion of the Aug. 12 meeting of Brockton Council, Coun. Tim Elphick commented on a matter that has had a negative impact on people in this community and right across Ontario – the time it takes for police record checks.
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Blyth Kids Club marks end of summer with community party
FOAM FUN - The Blyth Kids Club, alongside the Blyth Lions Club and a number of other sponsors, held its End of Summer Party in the Park at the Blyth Lions Park on Aug. 22. The event included a number of fun activities for children including a foam party and a train of custom-made barrel vehicles.
Walkerton jail the scene of many strange happenings over the years
BROCKTON - The marvellous and mysterious Greenock Swamp has a thousand tales to tell, and more than a few of them end at the Walkerton Jail.
County paramedics continue to beat CTAS response times
Paramedics in Huron County continue to beat the Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) level requirements for ambulance response times in most categories, but have, over six years, fallen short of a self-imposed goal for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) targets.
Police arrest man accused of making threats at Walkerton financial institution
WALKERTON - South Bruce OPP were called to a Walkerton financial institution in the early afternoon of Aug. 20, after someone made a threatening phone call.
Letter to the Editor: Carney lining up for the dunk tank
Dear Editor; Two words of the week – C-A-P-I-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N. A ten-dollar word meaning: “You got pushed, you got shoved, and instead of pushing back, you bent over and said, ‘Thank you, sir, may I have another?’”
McGavin, Hern take top senior, junior spot at Huron plowing match
Walton-area plowing pro Brian McGavin took top spot in the senior division at the 97th Huron County Plowing Match Aug. 14-15, with Clayton Hern claiming the junior division crown.
Five vie for Mildmay-Carrick Ambassador of the Fair title
MILDMAY - The 2024 - 2025 Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair Ambassador Avery McGregor will soon pass her title to one of five deserving contestants on Friday, Sept 5.
Hanover and District Hospital Foundation announces “Sky-High Bingo” fundraiser in Support of new fluoroscopy machine
HANOVER - The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) has announced an upcoming fundraiser, Sky-High Bingo, happening on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Saugeen Municipal Airport.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 28 Turnbacks
From August 24, 1994
Speed limit changes coming to County Road 4 – Clinton to Londesborough, roads approaching Mayne Corners
A number of Huron County roads will see speed-limit changes in the coming weeks as a result of, primarily, residential and commercial properties that have developed on the edges of communities.
Flight attendants say no to unpaid labour
Recent travel disruptions caused by a labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants raised awareness of an unpaid labour situation that has long been a sore point in the airline industry – and, in truth, other industries.
In the blink of an eye
A mother’s worst nightmare came true on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Holly Roy was cuddling with her eight-year-old son, Jahvai, as he tried to fall asleep (he had plans to attend a friend’s birthday party the next day) when they heard gunshots outside of their Toronto apartment building.
Pedal for Saugeen Hospice pushes total closer to goal
WALKERTON - The second annual Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event took place at the Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park in Walkerton, on Aug. 24.
Elma U13 Avengers capture Perth League gold
WINGHAM - The Elma U13 Avengers travelled to Wingham for their year end tournament August 22-24.
