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Capitals’ games cancelled, returning Friday

Denny Scott January 29, 2026Walkerton Herald-Times

Inclement weather resulted in two contests of the Walkerton Capitals three-game homestand being cancelled over the weekend.

Wingham Ironmen win, lose and cancel games over the weekend

Denny Scott January 29, 2026Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen claimed a win and a loss over the weekend, while the squad’s Friday night game in Walkerton was won by the weather.

U13A Southeast Surge claim silver in Port Huron Silver Stick finals

Denny Scott January 29, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

Cory Bilyea January 22, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Wingham Legion plans fundraising meat draw

Submitted January 22, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Legion Branch 180 is hosting its annual Gigantic Meat Draw on Feb. 28. Funds raised from the draw go to the Legion Community Service account to be given back to the community.

OPP remind public of snow removal laws, bylaws and parking

Submitted January 22, 2026Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP is advising the public that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to deposit snow or ice onto the roadway.

North Huron Council approves 2026 community group donation requests

Cory Bilyea January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Each year, through the budget process, North Huron Council allocates dollars to select community groups, provided the organization submits a request to the town clerk by the deadline, which was Nov. 1, 2025, for this year’s budget.

Brussels to lose CIBC banking location; locals comment on economy, trend of closures in rural small towns

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Business, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A continuing trend of banks closing their doors in small rural towns has struck this community.  Brussels, at the corner of Huron East and Morris-Turnberry, is the latest to face this fate.

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

Livestock damage from predators produces 11 compensation claims in Morris-Turnberry

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sometimes, there are reminders that local residents are experiencing country living. Morris-Turnberry Council received a report at its first meeting of 2026 about hunting and trapping activities in the municipality.

‘Slow Down and Move Over’ to keep tow operators safe and alive on the job

Heather MacEwen January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – “Right at the beginning of this snow I was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch on…

More items now eligible for recycling collection

Midwestern Newspapers January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

While area municipalities remain in charge of garbage collection, a new province-wide  approach to recycling should mean fewer trash bags to pick up at the curbside.

2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

Midwestern Newspapers January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Year in Review

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

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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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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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…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Saugeen Hospice expresses gratitude towards Second Hand Rose Shop

Saugeen Hospice is extending a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop (SRH) for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent

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WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Saugeen Hospice expresses gratitude towards Second Hand Rose Shop

By Submitted

Saugeen Hospice is extending a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop (SRH) for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

By Submitted

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

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