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Capitals clinch fifth in division despite dropping final three games
Despite the team falling short in its final three games of the season, the Walkerton Capitals finished out in fifth place thanks to having one more win than the trailing Mitchell Hawks.
Midwest Co-op to cease retail operations in Mildmay, Chesley
TEESWATER - Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. has announced plans for a realignment of its retail operations the company says is designed to “strengthen long-term service to members and customers, improve efficiency, and reinvest in key locations across its trading area.”
Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18
Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire
The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.
Climate Comfort Solutions takes over Montgomery residential plumbing and heating services
After purchasing the residential arm of Montgomery Industrial Services on Dec. 1, 2025, Matt and Tanya Horspool have relaunched the business as Climate Comfort Solutions, a family-run HVAC and plumbing company serving the region.
Blyth Harvest Festival Stage lease renewed
A community favourite is here to stay. The Blyth Harvest Festival Stage will continue to host vibrant performances and events, thanks to a renewed land use agreement between the Township of North Huron and the Blyth Centre for the Arts, also known as the Blyth Festival.
Snowmobile safety week underway; OPP report fatalities in region
From Feb. 9 - 16, the OPP, in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), are hitting the trails for Motorized Snowmobile Week.
Brussels mill to transform into community space honouring heritage
The Maitland Mills Association held a public information night Feb. 5 detailing restoration plans for the historic Logan’s Mill in Brussels.
New report cites local discrimination, hate groups, call to action for 2SLGBTQ+ population support
According to the report, many 2SLGBTQ+ participants expressed they felt excluded from community life, experiencing or witnessing discrimination based on their identities.
Work of watercolour artist Janet Main featured on Walkerton Libary Art Wall
WALKERTON - The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest kids and teens recreational reading program! This initiative offers reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators.
Walkerton Figure Skating Club competes in Windsor provincial tournament
WALKERTON - Members of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club participated in Skate Ontario’s Provincial Series #11 competition Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at the Vollmer Complex in Windsor, competing against figure skaters from across the province.
Young at Heart Club card scores
CHEPSTOW - Winners at the Young at Heart Club card games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday Feb. 9
Companies offering seed to help local CFB growing project feed those in need
BROCKTON - The local Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) growing project, Jubilee Acres, has received a special invitation from Syngenta seed and Corteva Agriscience.
SBGHC chief of staff concerned about ‘unattached patients’ and breast cancer screening
BRUCE-GREY - Dr. Mike Ballantine, chief of staff for South Bruce Grey Health Centre, raised an issue at the Feb. 4 meeting of the board of directors, regarding breast cancer screening.
