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Beautification committee asks council for change with bylaw enforcement

Nicole Beswitherick December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 9 meeting, council here received a delegation from Howick’s Community Improvement and Beautification Committee about the idea of exploring the possibility of expanding the township’s bylaw enforcement time, budget and capabilities.

Two donations for the Walkerton Hospital X-Ray Suite Campaign

Submitted December 25, 2025Walkerton Herald-Times

Donations for the Walkerton Hospital.

County votes against new position

Denny Scott December 25, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

With several past wardens speaking against the idea of the implementation of a deputy warden position, Huron County Council decided to stay the course and rely on past wardens to fill in for the warden where necessary.

Mayor introduces 2026 budget at special council meeting

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody introduced the Mayor’s 2026 Budget, which was posted on Monday, Dec. 15, prior to discussion at the Dec. 17 special meeting of Brockton Council.

Here’s to making 2026 the best year possible

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

As the old year winds to a close and a new year dawns, thoughts turn to both the past and future.

Formosa Lions hold year-end draw

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Formosa Lions held their November lottery draw along with their year-end Grand Prize draws with the following winners...

Howick to receive $2 million for child care build

Denny Scott December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Provided that Howick Council commits to the creation of a childcare facility by the end of the year, Huron County will funnel $2 million to Howick from the province to cover the cost of creating the space.

Council approves sale of Westario

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Brockton council voted to approve the sale of Westario Power Inc. to ERTH Corporation, a municipally-owned utility company based in Ingersoll.

Santa makes special trip to Perth County in 1925

Cindy J. Sinko December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Christmas is here! Hopefully, you’ve made your arrangements for the big day — and perhaps even…

Huron-Bruce municipalities receive $21.2 million from OCIF

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON–BRUCE — The Ontario government has announced a total of $21,185,778 in funding for infrastructure in Huron-Bruce. 

Howick discusses changes to recycling program

Nicole Beswitherick December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special budget meeting, council here heard a report from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis about changes to recycling programming in Howick Township.

International Women’s Day event to be held in Mildmay

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - Ladies throughout the region are invited to Bruce County’s International Women’s Day 2026 event to be held  March 5 hosted at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex.

Charges laid in assault on officers

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP were called to an Orange St., Walkerton address regarding a family dispute on Dec. 15, at about 8:39 p.m.

Grey Bruce Farmers Week event celebrating 60th anniversary

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - The first, and what organizers say is sure to be one of the best, agricultural trade shows of 2026 – the 60th anniversary of Grey Bruce Farmers Week is set to take place Jan. 7-12 in Elmwood.

Mayor Chris Peabody reflects on the year 2025 in Brockton

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The past year was memorable for many reasons.

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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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