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The Wingham Ironmen struggled during a game against the Mitchell Hawks in PJHL action on Jan. 9 in Wingham, losing 5-1. This was the second of three losses over the last week, which has seen the Ironmen fall further behind the pack and remain in last place. (Nicole Beswitherick photo)

Ironmen fall further behind with three straight losses in PJHL action

Denny Scott January 15, 2026Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen dropped three games over the past week, remaining in last place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League and falling further behind the Walkerton Capitals.

Clifford Rotary Club donates $1,000 to Perth County Dairy Producers Committee

Nicole Beswitherick January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

The donation will go towards the school milk program.

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

SVCA’s Wolf Moon Candlelit Night Hike draws 300 visitors to Sulphur Spring another hike scheduled Jan. 31

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SULPHUR SPRING - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) welcomed approximately 300 community members to a Candlelit Night Hike under the Wolf Moon on Friday, Jan. 2, at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area.

More items now eligible for recycling collection

Midwestern Newspapers January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

While area municipalities remain in charge of garbage collection, a new province-wide  approach to recycling should mean fewer trash bags to pick up at the curbside.

Ditner Family donates to Buy-A-Bone campaign

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ditner Family presented X-ray committee member Cathy Spitzig (top right) with a $5,000 donation in memory of their parents, Don and Ruth Ditner, for the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.

Making this world a better place in 2026

Peter Carter January 15, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor:   To me, 2025 was a fantastic year, at age 78 I made many new friends, some of which are a few Old Order Amish Families in Huron County (only God can arrange such friendships I truly believe)!

Music festival registration deadline Feb. 1

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Work has begun for the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music festival set to take place April 13 to 21. 

2026 Walkerton card season begins

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The 2026 card season began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library with euchre.

Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 15 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers January 15, 2026Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Jan. 13, 1988

Forget the tree museum – we want our trees green and growing

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

We have learned to adapt to various … things … from south of the border...

Bruce Grey Farmers’ Week celebrates 60th milestone with 2026 event

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - Even the weather co-operated for the 60th anniversary of what’s been described as one of the best agricultural trade shows and conferences around – Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 7-12, at the Elmwood Community Centre.

Seven seeking vacant seat on Brockton Council

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The certified list of candidates for the vacant position on Brockton Council contains seven names (listed according to date filed): Michael Crawford, Robin Zettel, Hayden Oberle, Cynthia Steadman, Katie Rice, Charles Nuhn and Derrick Long.

Wallace Minor Hockey holds annual memorial Wallace Fun Days Jamboree last weekend

Nicole Beswitherick January 15, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports

From Jan. 8-11, Wallace Minor Hockey held its 41st annual Bruce Williams Memorial Wallace Fun Days…

County plans public launch of Smart Commute program

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - At its Jan. 8 meeting, Bruce County council received an update on the county’s Smart Commute Rideshare program.

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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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