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Young at Heart Club scores

Submitted February 6, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW – Even though, winter returned after a three-week break for blizzard Mondays, the Young…

Picture of the Past

Submitted February 6, 2025Local News, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Oh, what you can learn from a tube of saliva

Nicole Beswitherick February 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

About a week before Christmas, I spit into a plastic tube and shipped it off to British Columbia. That sounds weird – I should explain that it was for a 23andMe DNA test.

Grandpals gears up for spring

Pauline Kerr February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Shirley Richardson, co-ordinator of the GrandPals program, is gearing up for a busy…

County urges residents to prepare for emergencies

Submitted February 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – The start of a New Year is a time when lots of people re-evaluate, re-assess, and…

County launches innovative Side Gig Program to support entrepreneurs

Submitted February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Business to Bruce partnership with the Province of Ontario has announced the…

Is user-pay a fair way to lower taxes?

Pauline Kerr February 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The big question when government bodies large and small set their annual budgets is how to make a tax increase palatable – or at least unlikely to infuriate taxpayers.

Museum offers screening of Underground Railroad documentary in celebration of Black History

Submitted February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – In recognition of Black History Month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre…

South Bruce bridge inspection report recommends reconstruction of Bannerman Bridge this year

Kelsey Bent February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE – At an estimated cost of $1.1 million, the South Bruce bridge inspection report…

White pine: gentle giants of our forests

Submitted February 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Written by: Shannon Wood The eastern white pine is perhaps the most regal and majestic tree in our…

Paisley Crokinole results

Submitted February 6, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Crokinole was played at the Paisley Legion on Saturday, Feb. 1 with 26 in attendance. Neil Cook was…

Countdown to Listowel’s 150th Anniversary: Tales from those who settled the Town of Listowel

Kelsey Bent February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

There are some discrepancies in the retelling of the Town of Listowel’s history. Although much credit is given to John Binning, he actually purchased land from a Mr. Henry. Henry is a bit of a mystery, his first name is not even known now over a century later.

Homecoming donation to Saugeen Hospice

Submitted February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Brockton receives $3.4 million Housing Accelerator Fund grant

Submitted February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The Municipality of Brockton has announced the municipality is a successful recipient…

Community Living: Provincial funding shortfalls impacting local people

Submitted February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - A media release from Community Living North Perth is urging the Ontario government to help people living with developmental disabilities, not only in Listowel and the surrounding area, but the entire province.

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

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Choose good luck with your New Year’s menu

WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks

From Dec. 20, 1995

See all Walkerton area articles.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

See all Wingham area articles.

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What do we do with all the dark?

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

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

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PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

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