SEAFORTH - Data which indicates an increase in certain kinds of student absences; a minimal change to the number of suspensions, as well as an increase in the awareness of mental health services, was shared by Avon Maitland District School Board staff with school board trustees at their meeting last
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Royal Canadian Legion presents $7,000 donation to Hospital Foundation
Representatives of Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation present Cindy Binkley, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $7,000 donation toward the X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign.
New staff ‘excited to join long-term care team,’ says Bruce County CAO
WALKERTON - Bruce County’s long-term care homes committee met on Feb. 19.
North Perth purchases new grader
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council has authorized the purchase of a new grader for the price of $623,544.74.
East Ridge neighbourhood taking shape with new development, says Brockton mayor
WALKERTON - The “distinct neighbourhood” envisioned by Mayor Chris Peabody in the East Ridge area is quickly taking shape.
Roses are red … or are they?
February is truly the month of love! Flowers are purchased by the hundreds of thousands to show our loved ones just how much they mean to us on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Did you get your roses?
Paisley crokinole scores from Feb. 21
PAISLEY - Crokinole was played at the Paisley Legion on Feb. 21
Brockton, Edificio announce plans for McDonald’s and gas bar at Walkerton’s East Ridge
WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton and project developer Edificio have announced significant progress on a new integrated food, retail, and fuel development at 2 Ontario Road in the East Ridge area of Walkerton.
Listowel Lions holds annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
The Listowel Lions Club held its annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) on Feb. 22 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 10 awards in provincial competition
WALKERTON - Midwestern Newspapers, publisher of the Walkerton HeraldTimes, has been nominated for ten Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2025 Better Newspapers Competition awards. The nominations were announced on Feb. 13.
County library opens bookings for Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
BRUCE COUNTY - The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is returning to the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) for the 2026 tax season. This program offers free, volunteer-led income tax filing support for eligible residents.
Teeswater Crokinole results
TEESWATER - A fun afternoon was held at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
How did we get here?
The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.
South Bruce Council members frustrated with OPP billing model
TEESWATER – Less than a week after council debated the 11 per cent increase in policing costs…
Huron County budget levy increase between 4.4% and 7.25%
The Huron County 2026 budget remains unapproved, however Huron County Council was able to reduce the levy increase to as high as 7.25 per cent or as low as 4.4%.
