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Lucknow’s Music in the Fields reveals 2025 artist lineup

Submitted March 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

LUCKNOW –  Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, presented by Montgomery Ford, has revealed the…

Get ready for a toe-tapping good time with Jamie Warren on March 29

Pauline Kerr March 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Jamie Warren, whose warm and honest country hits have made him the most awarded independent country artist in Canadian history, is returning to Hanover for a very special concert on March 29 at the Hanover Civic Theatre.

Bruce County Beef Farmers call for recipes for Flavours from the Furrow IPM cookbook

Submitted March 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County Beef Farmers are calling on local families, home cooks, and beef lovers to help make the beef chapter in the upcoming Flavours from the Furrow.

Paddyfest at Parkview Gardens hosts CCR tribute band

Rachel Hammermueller March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Locals packed the venue as part of the Paddyfest festivities.

Kin Cares Youth Group holds Paddyfest event for third year in a row

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

On March 10, ten pairs of Grade 5-9 students participated in a fun Cornhole tournament. 

North Perth Introduces Youth Impact Award with annual Citizen of the Year, Inspiration Awards

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth has announced the launch of the Youth Impact Award, an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our young citizens. 

North Perth Public Library’s annual poetry contest and upcoming poetry evening

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Public Library is hosting its annual poetry contest and accepting submissions until March 28.

Steven Lee Olsen and Jojo Mason take the stage for Paddyfest 2025

Rachel Hammermueller March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

It was a party for Paddyfest's famous Friday night concert at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

North Perth Public Library’s annual poetry contest and upcoming poetry evening

Heather MacEwen March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL- The North Perth Public Library is hosting its annual poetry contest and accepting…

Lucky Leprechauns- Listowel BIA’s new interactive mural a hit for Paddyfest celebrations

Heather MacEwen March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel BIA continued to paint the town cheery for families and kids alike with this…

Paddyfest closing weekend

Heather MacEwen March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

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

Tickets available for the Country Towne Players’ spring production Squabbles

Submitted March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The County Towne Players are well into rehearsals for their Spring production of Marshall Karp’s Squabbles.

The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story shuts its doors, does not cite reason

Rachel Hammermueller March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 27, the committee for the Alice Munro Festival Of the Short Story announced they had “unanimously decided to bring the festival to a close in 2025,” but remains quiet as to why. 

Shrove Supper at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church

Cory Bilyea March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

SHROVE SUPPER – St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church held its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake…

F.E. Madill hosts Living Library

Cory Bilyea March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

F.E. Madill’s second Living Library event gathered students from all grade levels to connect students with individuals in their community with whom they would not usually have the chance to interact.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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