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Mayor introduces 2026 budget at special council meeting

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody introduced the Mayor’s 2026 Budget, which was posted on Monday, Dec. 15, prior to discussion at the Dec. 17 special meeting of Brockton Council.

Here’s to making 2026 the best year possible

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

As the old year winds to a close and a new year dawns, thoughts turn to both the past and future.

Formosa Lions hold year-end draw

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Formosa Lions held their November lottery draw along with their year-end Grand Prize draws with the following winners...

Howick to receive $2 million for child care build

Denny Scott December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Provided that Howick Council commits to the creation of a childcare facility by the end of the year, Huron County will funnel $2 million to Howick from the province to cover the cost of creating the space.

Council approves sale of Westario

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Brockton council voted to approve the sale of Westario Power Inc. to ERTH Corporation, a municipally-owned utility company based in Ingersoll.

Santa makes special trip to Perth County in 1925

Cindy J. Sinko December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Christmas is here! Hopefully, you’ve made your arrangements for the big day — and perhaps even…

Huron-Bruce municipalities receive $21.2 million from OCIF

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON–BRUCE — The Ontario government has announced a total of $21,185,778 in funding for infrastructure in Huron-Bruce. 

Howick discusses changes to recycling program

Nicole Beswitherick December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special budget meeting, council here heard a report from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis about changes to recycling programming in Howick Township.

International Women’s Day event to be held in Mildmay

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - Ladies throughout the region are invited to Bruce County’s International Women’s Day 2026 event to be held  March 5 hosted at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex.

Charges laid in assault on officers

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP were called to an Orange St., Walkerton address regarding a family dispute on Dec. 15, at about 8:39 p.m.

Grey Bruce Farmers Week event celebrating 60th anniversary

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - The first, and what organizers say is sure to be one of the best, agricultural trade shows of 2026 – the 60th anniversary of Grey Bruce Farmers Week is set to take place Jan. 7-12 in Elmwood.

Mayor Chris Peabody reflects on the year 2025 in Brockton

Pauline Kerr December 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The past year was memorable for many reasons.

Howick’s draft budget proposes 6.196% tax rate increase

Nicole Beswitherick December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here held a special meeting on Dec. 16 to review the first draft of its 2026 municipal budget.

Huron County OPP bake sale raises $600; Eight IPV charges for Huron East individual; Gorrie resident arrested

Submitted December 25, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Huron County OPP and support staff baked tasty treats which were donated and made available for purchase by all Huron OPP employees, a press release states.

Lethal trapping undermines ecological integrity, public values

David Wood December 25, 2025Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: I wish to express my support for Walkerton resident Bobbi Sharpe, who recently appeared before Brockton Council to raise concerns about the trapping of beavers in the Saugeen River.

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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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

By Cory Bilyea

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

By Cory Bilyea

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

Local orchard marks fifth anniversary with tours, grill and farm store specials

By Cory Bilyea

Maitside Orchard celebrated five years under owner Calvin Lichty on June 13.

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