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New software to boost community access to recreation in North Huron

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026News, Sports

WINGHAM - Area residents will soon have a faster, easier way to sign up for recreational activities at the North Huron Community Complex.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

Pauline Kerr April 23, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

Pauline Kerr April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

Pinkerton dam repair plan unclear

Pauline Kerr April 23, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard anything from the owner of the dam in Pinkerton, about a plan to repair the damaged structure.

Brockton councillor calls court security shortfall ‘unwarranted and unfair’

Pauline Kerr April 23, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - For the first time in years, the Municipality of Brockton is not facing a hefty bill to cover court security and prisoner transportation costs, thanks to Bruce County agreeing to cover the entire $365,278 portion of costs not paid by the province.

Sing! this Spring – a celebration of song

Pauline Kerr April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - Sing! this Spring 2026! was definitely something new. It was the first time the Sing! Show Chorus put on their spring show at Cargill Community Centre.

Roots of Bruce gives students hands-on introduction to agriculture

Pauline Kerr April 23, 2026News

WALKERTON – For 29 years, with a bit of a gap during COVID, students in the Bruce and Grey county area have been getting an unforgettable, hands-on lesson about agriculture, courtesy of community volunteers from the Walkerton Agricultural Society, Rotary Club, commodity groups, farmers, and many oth

United Way celebrates the spirit of community with another record-breaking year

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The fundraising total included $2.56 million raised through the annual campaign, as well as $2.27 million secured for United Housing through a mix of donations, community bonds, grants and low-interest municipal loans.

Huron OPP report increase in winter charges

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Motor vehicle collisions saw a decrease of 8.5 per cent, with two fatal injuries, 15 non-fatal injuries, and 167 incidents resulting in damage to property only. 

OPP lay 168 seatbelt charges during campaign

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

OPP officers with West Region’s 13 detachments laid 168 charges during the Easter long weekend traffic campaign, a police report confirms.

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

Submitted April 23, 2026Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

Huron Immigration Partnership supports international food event

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A one-night celebration of food and culture will bring flavours from around the world to Clinton’s arena on Saturday, April 25.

Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Council considering election bylaws before nominations

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As the municipality and Huron County prepare for municipal elections, council here is doing house-keeping by directing staff to return a bylaw for consideration, which outlines election sign regulations. 

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

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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…

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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