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Arts & Entertainment

LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County. 

South Bruce Fire holds Summer Safety Station at Teeswater Ball Diamonds

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the public were invited to participate in fire safety activities.

‘Quiet in the Land’ an affecting story of how traditions protect and destroy us; award-winning play makes return to Blyth Festival

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Returning home to the Harvest Stage after 44 years is Anne Chislett’s historical drama 'Quiet in the Land.'

Belgrave Community Centre hosts talent show

Submitted July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On June 14, the Belgrave Community Centre hosted a talent show for children, and open stage for adults.

Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosts annual Show ‘N’ Shine car show

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its annual Show ‘N’ Shine car show on July 6 at Listowel Memorial Park.

Council to allow temporary parking restrictions for Hayloft Music Festival

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

According to a recent report to council, temporary parking limitations for sporting and community events in North Perth have had positive impacts on events.

Dance production of ‘The Gratest Show’ held in Palmerston

Peggy Haasnoot July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

PALMERSTON - Illustrated Movement Dance Academy staged ‘The Gratest Show,’ at the Palmerston and District Community Centre on June 21 and 22.

Care, love of playwright for subject matter shines through ‘The Wind’

Denny Scott July 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

From the moment they enter the Blyth Festival to take in The Wind Coming Over the Sea – the world premiere performance that takes the second spot in the Blyth Festival’s 2025 season – theatregoers know this isn’t your typical theatre fare.

Newcomers in Huron, Perth facing challenges with housing

Denny Scott July 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Newcomers to Huron and Perth Counties are facing difficulties in finding a place within the community in more ways than one according to Huron County Local Immigration Partnership Manager Mark Nonkes.

The most fascinating car you will ever see

Nicole Beswitherick July 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Last weekend, my partner Dominik and I hopped into my Chevy Trax to begin a six hour drive to…

Wingham Touch A Truck- a success over the weekend

Heather MacEwen July 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Touch-a-Truck was held over the weekend, hosted at the Hutton Heights Community Church. The…

Listowel Farm and Maker Market open’s 2025 season

Heather MacEwen July 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

MAKER MARKET – The Listowel Farm and Maker Market kicked off their season this past weekend at…

Red Top Berries opened strawberry season with a summer kick-off June 21

Patrick Raftis June 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Participants played games, picked the month's top treat choice and welcomed summer.

Blyth Festival’s opening act highlights Indigenous voices with Anishnaabe playwright Drew Hayden Taylor’s tongue-in-cheek satire about Canada’s first prime minister

Cory Bilyea June 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 2025 Blyth Festival season began with a comedic and bold critique of Canadian historical perspectives while amplifying the inclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations for the arts community.

Listowel Lions Club’s truck show lined up another impressive display of classics

Cory Bilyea June 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Listowel-area truck enthusiasts braved the extreme heat on Sunday, June 22.

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

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

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

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South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

See all Mildmay area articles.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

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.

Columnists

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...

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