Inclement weather resulted in two contests of the Walkerton Capitals three-game homestand being cancelled over the weekend.
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Wingham Ironmen win, lose and cancel games over the weekend
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
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.
Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.
