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Brockton’s draft zoning bylaw protects downtown, reduces red tape for residential development

Pauline Kerr May 28, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton was set to hold its municipal-wide zoning bylaw review and statutory meeting on May 26, during the regular Brockton Council meeting.

Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw winners

Submitted May 28, 2026Contests, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw May 21 winners: $1,000 - Carolyn/Scott Thibaudeau, $500 - Jane/Glen Wilhelm, $300 - Candice Wright, $250 - Bette Davis, $150 - Nina McTeer.

Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Rachel Hammermueller May 28, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

Second Hand Rose Shop donates to Walkerton Food Bank

Submitted May 28, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Pearl and Marilyn, volunteers with Second Hand Rose Shop present Dianne Waram of the Walkerton Food Bank with a donation of $5,000.

Regional system transition, election raise questions at SVCA meeting

Pauline Kerr May 28, 2026Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - While the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors dealt with a full agenda of regular business - including reports on not one but two flood events, final work resulting from the lightning strike on the Formosa office, tree planting and next year’s budget - discussion kept

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

Cory Bilyea May 28, 2026Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

North Perth to maintain ICI recycling with no fee, at a cost of $51,000 per year

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Across the province, changes to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) recycling program were implemented at the beginning of this year, however, North Perth was granted a grace period by its service provider Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA), as it decided to absorb all a

Discovery Week introduces medical students to rural medicine

Submitted May 28, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - First-year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with Hanover & District Hospital as part of the 28th annual Discovery Week.

Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

OPP release latest Unsolved episode featuring new evidence in 1988 disappearance of Lois Hanna

Submitted May 28, 2026Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

KINCARDINE - Lois Hanna vanished in Kincardine, Ontario on a hot July long weekend approximately 38 years ago. As part of the Unsolved video series, the Ontario Provincial Police has released a new documentary, Vanished Lois Hanna: Unsolved, with never-before-seen evidence and witness accounts. 

North Perth Gardening Club gather on newly donated land from local resident.

Submitted May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH - Members of the North Perth Gardening Club gathered on the evening of May 14, on a newly donated plot of land offered to the group on behalf of a local resident.

Council debates investments and procurement as South Bruce finalizes 2025 finances

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - As South Bruce works to close out its 2025 finances, questions around investment returns, procurement rules and staff workload emerged as central concerns.

Howick considering landfill amnesty day, promoting cleanup ahead of homecoming celebrations

Nicole Beswitherick May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - As homecoming celebrations approach, the township is considering a “landfill amnesty day” on June 13 to promote property cleanup at no cost.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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