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Multiple ties at Walkerton card session

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - There were plenty of tied games at euchre and solo at the Walkerton library last week.

Hundreds attend open house for Grade 7, 8 students transitioning to LDSS

Kelsey Bent June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) staff updated trustees on North Perth Grade 7 and 8 students transitioning to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) in the fall, after a recent open house event with a high attendance. 

Brockton honours its volunteers at special recognition event

Pauline Kerr June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton honoured its many volunteer groups, committees and individual volunteers at the special appreciation event on Thursday, June 11.

Elma Minor Ball Days were fun for players, fans

Patrick Raftis June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

MONKTON - Elma Minor Ball held its annual Minor Ball Days on June 12 and 13,  with two days packed full of games and fun for players and fans.

Formosa Lions to host breakfast

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Formosa and District Lions Held their May Lottery Draw dinner meeting

Cargill and District Community Foundation spreads $40,000 in disbursements among local groups

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - The Cargill and District Community Foundation (CDCF) has announced its latest round of community giving, directing $40,000 to 15 local organizations this April.

Memorial walk for Joey Havers raises funds for Wingham Hospital

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The event brought the community together to keep Joey’s memory alive.

Feedback sought to help shape Bruce County budget

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - It’s time to start planning for 2027, so Bruce County is inviting community members to help shape the next budget. The 2027 budget survey is now open at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCBudget27 and remains open until July 5.

Brockton nominates Travale to serve on AMO board of directors

Pauline Kerr June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton Council has voted to support Coun. Steve Travale’s nomination for the 2026-2028 Association of Municipalities of Ontario board of directors.

Superintendent of Education appointed following retirement

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has announced the appointment of Erin O’Grady as superintendent of education, effective Aug. 1.

In Photos: 2026 Teddy Bear Play Day

Patrick Raftis June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The annual North Perth Teddy Bear Family Playday was held on June 12. The event, hosted by North Perth Early On in Listowel Memorial Park, featured a wide range of activities presented by various community groups. 

Ministry changes will prioritize paramedic response to life-threatening emergencies, while lower acuity calls may receive ‘clinically appropriate’ response

Kelsey Bent June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Ministry of Health system changes to paramedic dispatching are expected to prioritize life-threatening emergencies and reduce ambulance lights and sirens responses. 

Councillors clash over spending on cell mapping

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – County councillors traded shots over the price of better cell service Tuesday, as one…

Work continues on plan to protect unstable bluffs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – Maitland Conservation Supervisor of Planning and Regulation Patrick Huber-Kidby…

Committee shakeup at Huron County includes loss of economic development board

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County Council has approved a restructuring of its boards and committees amid…

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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