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Optimist Club host Breakfast With Santa event in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton was filled with little ones, eager to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa on Dec. 6 as the local Optimist Club hosted Breakfast with Santa.

WDCS first school to receive race car for new tri-school motorsports challenge

Emily Bowen December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) became the first of three local high schools to receive its race car on Dec. 5 for a new regional competition that combines trades training with motorsports.

Foundation launches Angel Tree campaign to raise funds for fluoroscopy equipment

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) is recently announced the launch of its annual Angel Tree Campaign, a cherished holiday tradition that invites the community to support local healthcare while sharing messages of gratitude, remembrance, and hope.

Fatality in Moorefield accident a Listowel resident; OPP seeking help identifying Persons of Interest in Listowel shoplifting; weapons charges in IPV case

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Local fatality in morning collision MAPLETON TOWNSHIP – Wellington County OPP are investigating a…

Westario Power announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Westario Power has announced a proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation, and the board’s recommendation to shareholders to approve the sale.

Mayor receives provincial recognition for 25 years on Brockton Council

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody was set to receive the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Long-standing Service Award for his 25 years on Brockton Council at the Dec. 9 council meeting.

Dan Hepburn top scorer in men’s crokinole on Nov. 19

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Results for Crokinole at the Chesley Firehall.

Wroxeter hosts Santa Claus parade

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - Brightly-decorated fire trucks and floats lit up the night for the annual Wroxeter Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5.

What do we do with all the dark?

Melanie Koch Nichol December 11, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

Don Harvey records top score at Walkerton Seniors euchre

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre and solo were enjoyed once again in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library.

Intact Insurance donates $9,000 to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation recently announced a major $9,000 donation from Intact Insurance Company through their Community Impact Partnership Program.

West Perth Deputy Mayor Dean Trentowsky named Perth County Warden

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - The 151st Perth County Warden shared how past wardens will inspire his upcoming term.

Bakelaar Jewellers hosts Waterford Mastercraft Crystal Cutting event

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Bakelaar Jewellers hosted a Waterford Mastercraft Crystal Cutting event at the Listowel store on Dec. 6.

Hospital auxiliary hosts Christmas Jingle and Mingle Home Tour

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held what organizers are calling a “very successful” Christmas Jingle and Mingle Christmas home tour on Nov. 29.

IPM bench program launched in time for Christmas giving

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The Bruce County IPM and  Rural Expo 2026 committee has developed a bench as part of the memorabilia that will be part of the legacy of the fourth time the plowing match will be hosted in Bruce County.

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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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