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Listowel Memorial Hospital presents cheque for $26,000 to Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance

Submitted February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Linda Tobin (right) treasurer of Listowel Memorial Hospital, recently presented a…

Special Investigations Unit activated after firearm discharged by police in fatal Kincardine incident

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

KINCARDINE - The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a situation in Kincardine that resulted in a person being pronounced deceased.

Brockton artist Cindy Matthews celebrates Canada’s Olympic medalists in series of sketches

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton-based author and artist Cindy Matthews has made the 2026 Winter Olympics part of her special journey.

North Perth Community Hospice celebrates 20th annual Spring Social

Submitted February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - This spring, North Perth Community Hospice (NPCH)  is proudly celebrating a special milestone  with its 20th Annual Spring Social on April 9.

County comments on proposed ‘buy Ontario’ procurement policy

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Before Bruce County Council voted to support the staff recommendation on the Ontario Regulatory consultation for public sector procurement requirements, some interesting possibilities came under discussion.

Ontario Trillium Foundation grants $200,000 to Listowel Kinsmen for upgrades to station

Abigail Brubacher February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Perth Wellington MPP Matthew Rae met with the Listowel Kinsmen Club to acknowledge a grant it received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

Brockton reviews winter maintenance on Chepstow Road

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - It’s been a long, snowy winter. Brockton Council heard a report by operations director Nicholas Schnurr at the Feb. 24 meeting about winter maintenance of Chepstow Road.

Bruce County plan to include several mapping changes endorsed by municipal councils moves forward

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - At its Feb. 19 meeting, Bruce County council voted to go ahead and include in the new Official Plan several mapping changes endorsed by local councils.

Fatal vehicle collision in North Perth claims life of 19-year-old

Submitted February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

NORTH PERTH - On Feb. 18, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Perth County OPP along with Paramedic Services and local fire Services responded to a two‑vehicle collision on Perth Line 72 near Perth Road 140.

AMDSB plan shows increase in weather, measles-related absences last year

Kelsey Bent February 26, 2026News

SEAFORTH - Data which indicates an increase in certain kinds of student absences; a minimal change to the number of suspensions, as well as an increase in the awareness of mental health services, was shared by Avon Maitland District School Board staff with school board trustees at their meeting last

Royal Canadian Legion presents $7,000 donation to Hospital Foundation

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Representatives of Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation present Cindy Binkley, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $7,000 donation toward the X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign. 

New staff ‘excited to join long-term care team,’ says Bruce County CAO

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County’s long-term care homes committee met on Feb. 19.

North Perth purchases new grader

Kelsey Bent February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council has authorized the purchase of a new grader for the price of $623,544.74.

East Ridge neighbourhood taking shape with new development, says Brockton mayor

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The “distinct neighbourhood” envisioned by Mayor Chris Peabody in the East Ridge area is quickly taking shape.

Roses are red … or are they?

Shannon Wood February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

February is truly the month of love! Flowers are purchased by the hundreds of thousands to show our loved ones just how much they mean to us on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Did you get your roses?

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Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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