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Heather MacEwen

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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…

South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour held Father’s Day weekend

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

Father’s and farm enthusiasts alike had a beautiful sunny day on June 21 for the South Bruce…

Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

Heather MacEwen June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, Wingham Advance Times

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

Heather MacEwen June 25, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

Canadian Staff Songsters perform at Knox Church

Heather MacEwen June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the…

Max Smith Band bringing country-punk to Hayloft Music Festival

Heather MacEwen June 17, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music

“We’re a very high energy band. We like to bring emotion to the crowd and be able to sing and jump around, while also be able to bring a more intimate vibe too, so when we play our softer stuff, we want to be able to reach you as well.” - Max Smith

For the Love of Music concert series – set to inspire with strings, blockbusters and The Beatles

Heather MacEwen June 11, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Popular concert series, For the Love of Music is back. The annual selection of…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

Heather MacEwen June 11, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

Listowel’s Swatch Pro Painters Inc. awarded Humanitarian of the Year Award from PCA in Orlando, Florida

Heather MacEwen June 11, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Swatch Pro Painters Inc., a painting contractor based in Listowel, was recently…

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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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

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Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

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Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

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.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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