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Arts & Entertainment

Teeswater resident nominated for CCMA award for country artist podcast

Submitted July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

Local resident Jenna Weishar is making waves in the Canadian country music scene. The podcast co-hosted by the Teeswater resident, On The Porch with Front Porch Music, has been nominated for a 2025 Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA) Award, the only podcast to receive a nomination this year.

Guided walking tours of Blyth back by popular demand

Cory Bilyea July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Did you know that before it was Blyth, it was named Drummond? This is one of the many fascinating stories shared by local historian and storyteller Gary Coursey during his guided walking tour of Blyth, which took place on July 24.

Blyth Festival’s latest exhibit, ‘The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton’ is a whimsical, mysterious experience

Rachel Hammermueller July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton by local writers and artists Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, combines what appears to be a photography exhibit spanning decades with an interactive experience, depending on your interpretation entirely. 

Listowel Art In The Park continues to support artists, uplifting atmosphere

Submitted July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Listowel Art In The Park is back for its seventh year. Highlighting artists, creators, music and food as the centerpiece of its unique festival atmosphere.

Library partnered with Capital Twin Movie Theatre for kids event

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Library branch in Listowel hosted a children's crafting session with the help of the Capital Twin Movie Theatre.

Listowel-native Nathan Keil opens first wood carvings exhibit in Newfoundland

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, News

ST. JOHN’S, NL -  Nathan Keil, born and raised in Listowel, has opened his debut exhibit featuring life-size wood carvings of oceanic offshore birds native to Newfoundland, where he is currently based.

Highland Dancers successful at ScotDance Canada National Championship

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Two students from the Adele Campbell School of Highland Dance in Harriston competed in the ScotDance Canada National Championship in Ottawa July 5-8.

Perth East Twinning Committee leads visit to Neresheim, Germany

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Township of Perth East recently returned from a memorable and meaningful visit to its twinning town, Neresheim, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two communities.

Heritage theme for Aug. 2 Homecoming Parade

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce, Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Fun for all ages; kids, senior, sports events at Listowel’s 150th

Rachel Hammermueller July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Homecoming celebration will feature events and activities for attendees of all ages.

Next Blyth Art Gallery exhibit The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton, opening this weekend

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The show, by Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, opens on Saturday July 26, with a reception at 4:30 p.m.

The Blyth Centre for the Arts received $125,000 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program, which will help to fund the Blyth Festival’s 2025 season. From left, are Blyth Festival General Manager Rachael King, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson presenting the funds from the provincial program and Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt. (Contributed photos)

Blyth Festival, Huron-Bruce groups receive $524,012 in grant funding

Denny Scott July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Organizations and initiatives across Huron and Bruce Counties, including the Blyth Centre for the Arts and the Blyth Festival received a total of $524,012 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program recently.

Country stars join the celebration at Hayloft Music Festival

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, News

LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.

The North Huron Recreation Summer Day Camp began July 2

Cory Bilyea July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Themed weeks, day trips, arts and crafts, fun games and activities keep the 5-7 and 8-11-year-old participants active and busy all summer.

Belmore Homecoming a success due to ‘countless hours’ from volunteers

Submitted July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

“Countless hours of working, considering and deciding have resulted in a wonderful community event,” Homecoming committee officials state in a post-event press release.

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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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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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…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

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Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

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From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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