Council here had its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13. Getting right to business, Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren brought forth two reports: one on the annual borrowing bylaw, and the second on the 2026 interim tax levy bylaw.
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Perth County presents two delegations at ROMA 2026
STRATFORD - At the Jan. 22 council meeting, Perth County Warden Dean Trentowsky recapped Perth County’s participation at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference last week, hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
Donation of $5,000 to ‘Buy-A-Bone’ campaign
MNP LLP Walkerton Partners presented the WDHF X-ray Campaign committee with $5,000 donation in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative.
North Huron department heads submit final 2025 quarterly reports
WINGHAM - Department heads with the Township of North Huron have released their fourth quarter 2025 quarterly report, detailing key achievements, ongoing initiatives, and plans.
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 29 Turnbacks
From Jan. 31, 1990
Community prepares for fifth annual CNOY walk in Wingham
WINGHAM - Residents of the northern Huron and area are once again preparing to bundle up and step out into the winter chill for the 2026 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk. Scheduled for Sat. Feb. 28, the event aims to raise critical funds and awareness for local individuals experiencing homeless
Wingham BIA announce AGM date
WINGHAM - The Annual general meeting (AGM) of the Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) will be held on Thurs. Feb. 19 in the small lounge at the Wingham Columbus Centre, located at the North Huron Community Complex.
Blyth NYE Fireworks Show rescheduled to Family Day weekend
WINGHAM - The Blyth New Year’s Eve Drive-In Fireworks Show has been rescheduled to Friday. Feb. 13, the Blyth Community Betterment (BCB) committee announced recently.
UWHP’s Social Research and Planning Council releases findings from recent ‘cost of housing’ survey
STRATFORD - The United Way Huron-Perth (UWHP) Social Research and Planning Council’s latest report paints a picture of the housing crisis in Perth-Huron, where residents are struggling to afford basic necessities, facing displacement, and calling for urgent action to address the lack of affordable h
Walkerton Kinette Club pledges $10,000 to Family Birthing Centre
The Kinette Club of Walkerton presents Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $10,000 pledge
County council comments on Saugeen Shores conservation authorities resolution: agrees reform needed, but also consultation
WALKERTON - A resolution from Saugeen Shores regarding Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) elicited concerns from Bruce County council members during council’s Jan. 22 meeting.
WDCS student artist Leopald Baker presents art display with the Bruce County Library in Wiarton
WIARTON - Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) student Leopald Baker put identity on display at the Wiarton Branch Library this month, hosting a student art show that blended realism and fantasy while exploring themes of identity, perspective and human connection.
County council ponders process for funding requests
WALKERTON - Sam Dinsmore, director of corporate services, presented a report (for information) to Bruce County Council on Jan. 22.
Long time Listowel Food Basics manager retires after 22 years
LISTOWEL - An outgoing manager who was always there for both customers and staff, Murray McKone spent the past 22 years getting to know the Food Basics community, a statement on behalf of the staff at the Listowel Food Basics notes.
County submits comments on Rural Action Plan
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council voted to submit comments, as amended, to the federal government, which is seeking input on improving rural programs.
