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Arts & Entertainment

Drayton’s ‘Country Roads’ takes you where you belong

MARLENE OTTENS June 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

DRAYTON - When I saw that the opening production for the 2025 season in Drayton was Country Roads, based on the music of John Denver, I thought, are there enough John Denver songs to fill a two-hour show?

North Perth’s Annual Family Teddy Bear Play Day June 14 took over Listowel’s Memorial Park

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth’s Annual Family Teddy Bear Play Day on June 14 took over Listowel’s Memorial Park.…

Wingham’s Musical Muskrat Festival brought live music to the banks of Riverside Park June 13-14

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Musical Muskrat Festival took place in Wingham on June 13 and 14 with live music, an artisan…

Maitland Terrace Retirement Home hosts Listowel 150th birthday BBQ

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

Residents dressed on theme for the early birthday celebration.

The Famous Players annual tournament saw golfers teeing-off at Maitland Links Golf Club

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Forty nine golfers took part in the fourth annual Famous Players golf tournament on June 14 at the…

‘The Rural Queer Agenda’ is a platform for voices

Submitted June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

This year’s Blyth Festival Art Gallery premiere The Rural Queer Agenda is a group show curated by Kelly Stevenson.

The Wingham Horticultural Society held Mystery Garden Party June 9

Cory Bilyea June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This year’s garden party replaced the usual garden tours due to the late start to the planting season, but was well attended by members of the society who also held a potluck luncheon.

2025 BELMORE HOMECOMING

Submitted June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The countdown is in progress for Belmore’s 2025 Homecoming. “The Hamlet with Heart” is looking festive as June 20 approaches. Homecoming decorations and volunteers sporting their colourful shirts are evident whenever you’re in the area.

South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour marks 25 years since inception, set for Father’s Day

Submitted June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.  

Fireworks display set for June 29 at Libro Ball Field

Cory Bilyea June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Firefighter’s Association’s Canada Day Fireworks will be held at dusk on Sun. June 29, according to a report to North Huron Council.

Huron Waves Music Festival returns with celebration of music, nature and Canadian Heritage

Submitted June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Waves Music Festival returns with Discovery Through Music, a week-long celebration that invites audiences of all ages to engage deeply with the natural world, cultural storytelling, and transformative music from June 13 to 21. 

Wingham Musical Muskrat Festival line-up announced

Cory Bilyea June 5, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The organizers of the Musical Muskrat Festival have announced the itinerary for the two-day event, which will be held at Riverside Park in Wingham.

Local schools collaborate to host Cultural Unity Festival

Rachel Hammermueller June 5, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) Cultural Celebration Club, Westfield, Eastdale, Elma and Mornington schools collaborated to host the first Cultural Unity Festival at LDSS on May 28.

Local author launches new book, announces renovations to old Theatre 311

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - A combination of events at the old Theatre 311 building will signify new owner Christopher Malcom’s, intentions to renovate and reopen the theatre.

The Carole King Songbook coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall

Submitted May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One of the most iconic albums of the twentieth century is at the forefront of the upcoming show at Victoria Jubilee Hall.  

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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