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Arts & Entertainment

Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee holds river clean-up

Denny Scott May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee hosted its annual clean-up on the weekend, welcoming…

Listowel Minor Hockey Association hands out awards at year-end banquet for U8 to U21 teams

Submitted May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Sports

On April 17, the Listowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) named award winners to celebrate the season.

Kin Cares Youth Group holds its third annual Kin Cares Carnival

Denny Scott May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Kin Cares Youth Group held its third annual Kin Cares Carnival over the weekend at Kin Station…

Glitz and Blitz Wedding Expo, full of inspiration and glam over the weekend

Heather MacEwen May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Glitz and Blitz Wedding and Event Expo was held over the weekend at Listowel Parkview Gardens.…

County Towne Players have a hit on their hands, with Squabbles

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Squabbles, presented by County Towne Players April 25-May 3, is a show you won’t want to miss.

Student show opens season at Blyth Festival Art Gallery

Denny Scott May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery season officially opened over the weekend with the annual Student Art Show, featuring fine art from schools and students across the area.

Adam Cousins is back for another summer full of music across Ontario

Heather MacEwen May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

“I am super stoked for 2025. We have booked a few shows within the last few weeks that are going to represent what I want to do musically, really, really well.” - Adam Cousins

The Formosa Swans host Easter Egg Hunt

Submitted April 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Close to a hundred youngsters enjoyed a Saturday morning Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Formosa Swans.

Wingham’s Easter Egg Hunt saw people of all ages attending

Cory Bilyea April 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

An Easter Egg Hunt was held in Cruikshank Park in Wingham on April 19.

Listowel 150th requests to council approved

Kelsey Bent April 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Two requests for the Listowel 150th Anniversary celebration set for August 1-3, 2025 were approved by council last month.

Listowel residents on stage in period murder mystery comedy

Submitted April 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News

HARRISTON - A murder mystery is at the heart of a period comedy set to hit the boards at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre in May.

Roy VanSickle celebrates 95th birthday, shares life map to living well

Heather MacEwen April 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Roy VanSickle celebrated his 95th birthday alongside 200 friends and family members…

North Perth Dog Park is building momentum, funding needed; upcoming open house will provide answers to community questions

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Dog Park working group, and members of the community, gathered on the sunny, warm afternoon of Apr. 13 at the pavilion in Listowel’s Memorial Park. 

Pot O’ Gold Lottery donates $30K to Friends of North Perth Library

Kelsey Bent April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Kinsmen donated $30,000 from their Pot O’ Gold Lottery to the Friends of the North…

Belmore hosts the 55th annual Maple Syrup Festival

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 55th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on April 10 and 12, with the village’s community centre packed for the highly-popular event.

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

Editorial

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.

Columnists

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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