HOWICK - Council here authorized two agreements at its Dec. 9 meeting as part of winter maintenance for 2026.
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Food Bank donation from Batte Meats
150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.
Hanover hospital making changes to registration location and wayfinding
HANOVER – Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) is taking steps to improve patient experience and navigation by implementing two separate projects set to launch together on Dec. 18.
Collision with tractor leads to charge
PERTH EAST - One person has been charged following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and farm tractor in the Perth East, a police report states.
Peabody honoured for 25 years of municipal service
WALKERTON - “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years,” said Mayor Chris Peabody at the Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council.
Planned closure of local branches disappointing to bank customer
To the editor: Like many in our community, I was extremely disappointed by BMO’s recent decision to close its local branches in Mildmay (where our family resides), and Walkerton.
Four injured after collision with horse and buggy in Perth East
PERTH EAST – Four people are injured following a collision involving a motor vehicle and horse…
OPP Auxiliary Unit hold food drive in West Perth
WEST PERTH - The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary Unit held a food drive within the Municipality of West Perth to help feed families this holiday season.
U15B Southwest Surge take on Midwest 49ers
LISTOWEL - The Southwest Surge took on the Midwest 49ers in a U15B game at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Dec. 14.
As flu activity rises, GBPH is reminding residents to protect themselves
GREY-BRUCE - With the holiday season approaching, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is urging residents to take steps to protect their health and reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Handmade joy piles up under Walkerton Herald-Times’ Knittin’ Tree
WALKERTON - Piles of hand-knitted socks, crocheted hats and colourful winter sets gathered up at the Walkerton Herald-Times this season as community members once again delivered handmade gifts for the annual Knittin’ Tree campaign.
Cannabis-impaired driving panel discussion aimed at youth, also contains plenty of content for older drivers
GREY-BRUCE - The Dec. 3 webinar Cannabis Impaired Driving panel discussion may have been aimed at younger drivers, but there was plenty of content for older drivers.
Cyclones go into shootout on Sunday game
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) and the Elmira Sugar Kings (second in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went head to head for the “Battle of 86” on Friday, Dec. 12 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Community shines for 20th annual Toys For Tots Drive
WALKERTON - It truly is the season of giving, and the Walkerton community has once again proven its incredible generosity.
Food Bank recieves $6,000 donation from Tim Hortons
The Walkerton Tim Hortons Restaurant presented a cheque for $6,164 to the Walkerton Food Bank.
