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Bluewater District School Board celebrates 2025 Awards of Excellence

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - At the final Regular Meeting of the Board of the 2024 – 2025 school year on June 17, Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) celebrated a group of distinguished community members for their outstanding contributions in our local schools. 

Bluewater board wraps up school year with updates, recognitions and budget approval

Emily Bowen June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board wrapped up the 2024–2025 school year during its final regular board meeting on June 17, featuring updates on student activities, strategic planning and staffing changes.

County council hears how Ontario Health Team proposes to connect local residents with primary care

Pauline Kerr June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Lindsay Johnston, executive director of the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team, provided Bruce County council with an update on recent work by the OHT with regards to primary care.

Huron East driver charged with impaired driving, possession

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

CENTRAL HURON - Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident following a suspicious vehicle complaint in here on June 2, a police report states.

Joe Dietrich acclaimed 2025-2026 chair of SBGHC board of directors

Pauline Kerr June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - This year’s annual meeting of the board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre on June 18 had a different tone from last year’s meeting.

Belmore celebrates 170th anniversary

Cory Bilyea June 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

BELMORE - Hundreds of people, some from as far away as Alberta, gathered in Belmore on the weekend of June 20-22 for the 2025 Homecoming celebrations, marking the community’s 170th anniversary.

Bluewater updates multi-year strategic plan

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has updated its multi-year srategic plan, which sets organizational direction over the next few years when it comes to all matters related to student achievement and well-being.

Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club June 14 tournament

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club held a tournament on Saturday, June 14. The event, sponsored by McDonagh Insurance Brokers Ltd., Leo Al’s Contracting and Cuneo’s Interiors, saw numerous teams take to the bowling green.

Township appoints public works director

Cory Bilyea June 26, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron appointed a new Director of Public Works effective June 16 according to a bylaw passed during North Huron Council’s regular council meeting.

Chepstow celebrates Funfest Weekend on the diamonds

Pauline Kerr June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - This year’s Chepstow Funfest Weekend had a bit of everything, including a two-hour rain delay on Saturday, and the first really steamy day of the season on Sunday.

Hillcrest school’s Funfest benefits Saugeen Hospice

Denny Scott June 26, 2025News

TEESWATER - Volunteers at Hillcrest Central Public School in Teeswater held the annual Funfest fundraiser last week, benefitting the Saugeen Hospice.

Donation honours loved one at Walkerton District Hospital

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The family of the late Debbie Jacques donated memorial funds to the Dr. R.J. Creighton Family Birthing Centre.

For me, survival means good support from diverse medical team

Bob Murray June 26, 2025Columns, Editorials, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Support comes not only from the medical specialists that I have been fortunate to have. The five…

Huron County Council takes no action on new museum build

Denny Scott June 26, 2025Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH - Huron County Council took no further action on a proposed $12 million storage centre for the county museum, with some council members expressing surprise at the cost.

Huron County facing up to $790 million in asset spending over the next decade

Denny Scott June 26, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Due to using reserves to fund projects and a significant number of assets reaching the end of their lifecycles, Huron County residents could be facing steady levy increases for the next decade.

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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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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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…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Saugeen Hospice expresses gratitude towards Second Hand Rose Shop

Saugeen Hospice is extending a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop (SRH) for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

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Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent

By Submitted

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Saugeen Hospice expresses gratitude towards Second Hand Rose Shop

By Submitted

Saugeen Hospice is extending a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop (SRH) for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

By Submitted

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

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