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BCPL makes a splash with TD Summer Reading Club

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

 BRUCE COUNTY - Local families are urged to grab their SCUBA gear and dive into a summer of reading, discovery, and fun with Bruce County Public Library’s (BCPL) 2026 TD Summer Reading Club.

Fathers Day in Formosa

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Formosa Lions got Father’s Day off to a great start with a brunch at the local community centre.

County conducts survey on forest management

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is creating a new 20-year forest management plan. We are asking residents to share their thoughts to help shape it.

Top LDSS Lightning athletes recognized

Kelsey Bent June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - A teammate of the year and a most valuable player were recognized from the over 250 student athletes on each of Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) 23 teams at the June 16 banquet hosted at the school. 

‘Good reason to be optimistic,’ : SBGHC board chair at annual meeting

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - The annual meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre on June 17 at the Elmwood Community Centre focused on good news.

Scone crokinole players attend World Championships

Clare Kuepfer June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SCONE - Results of Scone crokinole play from June 17.

North Perth, Perth County reflect on the impacts of last year’s harsh winter

Kelsey Bent June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Recent reports to North Perth and Perth County councils remind us of the difficulties linked to the winter season we have only recently emerged from.

Bruce Power donates $30,000 toward colonoscope for Hanover hospital

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation is celebrating a $30,000 donation from Bruce Power toward the purchase of a new colonoscope for the Hanover and District Hospital’s Surgical Services Department.

South Bruce OPP investigating a suspicious multi-vehicle fire in Brockton

Submitted June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Members of the South Bruce OPP are investigating a suspicious fire involving multiple vehicles in the Municipality of Brockton.

Outgoing student trustees thanked, provide final reports at BGCDSB meeting

Emily Bowen June 25, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) marked a change in student leadership during its June 15 meeting.

Duck joins list of candidates for North Perth in October election

Denny Scott June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Duane Duck has joined the growing list of individuals running for council positions in North Perth, having filed on June 17 with hopes of becoming a councillor for the Listowel Ward.

Joint tendering results in more than $100,000 in savings for projects

Denny Scott June 25, 2026News

The Township of Howick will be paying $43 less per tonne for hot mix asphalt for the township’s portion of resurfacing Huron-Bruce Road and George Street in Gorrie.

Freiburger files to run for councillor position in Morris-Turnberry

Denny Scott June 25, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Deputy Mayor Kevin Freiburger of Morris-Turnberry has filed his intent to run as a councillor for the municipality.

Thompson marks several grants, funds to South Bruce

Denny Scott June 25, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The season of spring ended on a high note for South Bruce as Huron-Bruce Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Lisa Thompson brought several giant cheques to the municipality.

Hoffarth joins candidates running for Brockton municipal council positions

Denny Scott June 25, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Four now vie for the councillor positions in Brockton with the addition of Justin Hoffarth to the unofficial list of candidates on the municipality’s website.

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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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

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Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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