The Blyth Festival 2026 season opened on Friday with the opening night for Sisters of ’78 – a historically-based fictional account of the strike at the Fleck factory in Centralia, Ontario.
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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton
Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.
Public meeting planned on June 18 for draft new Official Plan
WALKERTON - The meeting of Bruce County council on Thursday, June 18 will begin with the public meeting for the draft new Bruce County Official Plan.
Lillian Crawford Sweet’s poem, Cargill, celebrated on new mural
CARGILL - Just imagine, a poetry reading on a sunny afternoon in beautiful downtown Cargill!
North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer files to run as councillor in next election
While the unofficial lists of municipal candidates for the October election for Howick remains empty, Reeve Paul Heffer of North Huron has indicated he will not be seeking re-election to his position.
Walkerton Herald-Times June 18 Turnbacks
From June 17, 1987
We need an ‘exit strategy’ for homelessness
We speak of a “decent” standard of living without really defining what that means.
Olympian, school board praise Madill for hosting successful OFSAA rugby championships
STRATFORD - F.E. Madill Secondary School recently hosted the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) AA Rugby Championships for both senior boys and varsity girls age groups.
Multiple ties at Walkerton card session
WALKERTON - There were plenty of tied games at euchre and solo at the Walkerton library last week.
Hundreds attend open house for Grade 7, 8 students transitioning to LDSS
SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) staff updated trustees on North Perth Grade 7 and 8 students transitioning to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) in the fall, after a recent open house event with a high attendance.
Brockton honours its volunteers at special recognition event
WALKERTON - Brockton honoured its many volunteer groups, committees and individual volunteers at the special appreciation event on Thursday, June 11.
Elma Minor Ball Days were fun for players, fans
MONKTON - Elma Minor Ball held its annual Minor Ball Days on June 12 and 13, with two days packed full of games and fun for players and fans.
Formosa Lions to host breakfast
FORMOSA - Formosa and District Lions Held their May Lottery Draw dinner meeting
Cargill and District Community Foundation spreads $40,000 in disbursements among local groups
CARGILL - The Cargill and District Community Foundation (CDCF) has announced its latest round of community giving, directing $40,000 to 15 local organizations this April.
Memorial walk for Joey Havers raises funds for Wingham Hospital
The event brought the community together to keep Joey’s memory alive.
