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Library report highlights year of ‘strong community connection and expanded services’

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is reflecting on 2025 with the release of its annual report.

Energrow named grant finalist

Submitted April 9, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Energrow, a Listowel-based leader in sustainable agricultural technology, has been named one of the top 33 finalists in the 2025 Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest.

Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases

Rachel Hammermueller April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.” 

Walkerton Herald-Times April 9 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers April 9, 2026Pieces of the Past, Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From April 11, 1990

Not the nicky nicky nine doors of our youth

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The game is definitely not the “nicky nicky nine doors” we remember as children.

North Perth library refresh coming up

Submitted April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - After more than 20 years, the Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) is getting a much-needed refresh and will introduce a lighter and brighter space.

Grey Bruce Public Health reports three overdoses, one fatality

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Between March 20 and 27, Grey-Bruce Public Health received three overdose reports including one fatality, linked with suspected crack cocaine in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.

Teeswater crokinole results from April 1

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - Crokinole was enjoyed at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, April 1.

Local Cadets tackle obstacles and build leadership

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.

Peabody provides update on Pinkerton flooding, comments on county and provincial issues

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody had at least some good news about the Pinkerton flooding situation.

Air Cadet squadron honour 102nd anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On March 30, 812 “Buck’s Crossing” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron marked the 102nd anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force with a special parade, at Victory Fellowship Baptist Church in Hanover.

Bluewater school board urges consultation as province considers removing English public school board trustees

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is raising concerns about a possible move by the province to remove English public school trustees, warning it could “weaken local representation and reduce accountability in Ontario’s education system.”

St. Mary’s Catholic School wins anti-racism award

Submitted April 9, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is “bursting with pride” to announce that St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has been honoured with the Steve Mavers Award at the annual LUSO Community Anti-Racism Video Awards, a press release states.

Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club donates to Sacred Heart High School’s Art department

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club is supporting Walkerton’s Sacred Heart High School’s Art department for its upcoming production of Grease.

Province puts changes to Ontario Breast Screening Program on hold

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE GREY - Dr. Mike Ballantine, chief of staff, reported at the previous few meetings of South Bruce Grey Health Centre about concerns that had been raised about proposed directive changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Walkerton area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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…

Columnists

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

By Denny Scott

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

By Denny Scott

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

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