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Heather MacEwen

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‘Hitched’ to music: hometown talent rises to the surface, locks in for Hayloft

Heather MacEwen July 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, News

LISTOWEL – This year’s Hayloft hometown musical injection comes with a hitch- being at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex grounds when rock day kicks off. Opening up the event on day two of the festival is local band, Hitched.

Chris Clark – a balance of head and heart between life and music

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

“I think music is very tribal, the sonics of it and just the way it makes you feel and if you can help someone get out of a tough spot because they listen to your music, that’s what it’s all about.” -Chris Clark

Original site of the Listowel Agricultural fair, 170 years later

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As the Listowel Agricultural Society gets set to celebrate the 170th Listowel Agricultural Fair,…

Agriculture Camp Day hosted by outgoing Fair Ambassador Jill Ohm

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The 2025-2026 Listowel Fair Ambassador, Jill Ohm hosted an agriculture day camp program through the…

Weekly bocce ball in full swing – all welcome

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Bocce ball has been underway at Elwood Smith Lane in Listowel since May.  A group of…

North Perth Fire Department hosts Junior Firefighters Camp

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) held its week-long junior firefighters camp from July 6-10.…

Dog park pop-up events held as fundraising continues

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Dog Park committee hosted its second pop-up dog park event on July 7.…

Team Kroehler hits it out of the Harvest Stage park

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

Many delightful curve balls caught in memorable performance

Listowel celebrates 170th Agricultural Fair

Heather MacEwen July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agricultural Society is gearing up to present the community and…

For the Love of Music adds new concert featuring CBC’s Tom Allen as narrator

Heather MacEwen July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Popular concert series For the Love of Music has made a unique musical addition to…

Two ladies competing for title of 2026-2027 Listowel Fair Ambassador

Heather MacEwen July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL – Listowel Agricultural Society announces the running of the 2026 fair ambassador…

Turning Corners rounding the edges of rock and roll; mixes nostalgic hits with contemporary sound

Heather MacEwen July 2, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music

“The crowd can probably expect a bit of a vintage look and vintage sound. We strive to recreate that sound on stage from the musicians that we most admire throughout those golden years of music.” -Graeme Beaton

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

Heather MacEwen June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

Heather MacEwen June 25, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

Heather MacEwen June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

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.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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