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Beat the ‘Blue Monday’ blues

Pauline Kerr February 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

We have just passed – hopefully unscathed – the dreaded Blue Monday. The third Monday of January is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, for many reasons.

Winter snow removal a major operation for Bruce County

Pauline Kerr February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bill Hayes, the operations manager for Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department, said keeping the county’s roads clear of snow is a major operation.

Police warn of counterfeit $100 bills

Submitted February 5, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Hanover Police Service is investigating several reports of counterfeit $100 bills passed in the last week within Hanover.

Initiatives continue to honour Walkerton students into new year

Emily Bowen February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON- Efforts honouring the memory of Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) students Olivia Rourke and Kaydance Ford are continuing with scholarships awarded and funding directed toward under-resourced athletics and trades programs in local schools.

Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre launches new virtual museum platform in partnership with Georgian College

Submitted February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre has launched a new virtual museum experience, developed in partnership with Georgian College. 

Library program relaunched for Family Literacy Day

Submitted February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - In celebration of Family Literacy Day, Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is launching its re-imagined early literacy program, Read and Play Every Day.

Municipality of South Bruce offers no discounts on affordable housing taxation

Denny Scott February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With Mayor Mark Goetz not putting forward a mayor’s budget for the municipality of South Bruce, council is preparing to work, as a whole, towards the 2026 budget.

Southeast Surge teams claim gold at three tournaments over weekend

Denny Scott February 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jan. 26, 2026 U10A – Southeast Surge (3) at South West Admirals (0) U13B – South West Admirals…

Accessible washroom project approved

Denny Scott February 5, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

While South Bruce Deputy Mayor Nigel Van Dyk wanted to defer the project until after budget time due to other structural concerns, council approved the installation of accessible washrooms at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre.

Ironmen claim shootout victory over Capitals in PJHL action

Denny Scott February 5, 2026Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Wingham Ironmen are within three points of the sixth-place Mitchell Hawks after…

Capitals outshoot Ironmen, but fall in shootout in PJHL action

Denny Scott February 5, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals are clinging to fifth place in the Provincial Junior Hockey League North Pollock Division. While tied for points with the sixth-place Mitchell Hawks, the Capitals have one more win, placing them ahead.

Southeast’s Surge up and down for Sunday hockey results

Heather MacEwen January 29, 2026News

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Salvation Army receives generous donation from Listowel Agricultural Society

Heather MacEwen January 29, 2026News

The Listowel Salvation Army Food bank was grateful to receive a generous $4,000 donation from the…

Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)

Heather MacEwen January 29, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…

Heather MacEwen January 29, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

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Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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