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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.

Country Christmas benefits food banks

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

Cheque presentations of money raised through Formosa Country Christmas  were recently made to three local food banks.

Information night for new arts and heritage committee well attended

Heather MacEwen March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Interest peaks as talks of a re-established North Perth creatives group gains momentum

North Perth Children’s Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall

Heather MacEwen March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

NORTH PERTH -Two music teachers and a group of nine excited choir members are on their way to New…

Paddyfest gets rolling with Vegas Night

Heather MacEwen March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

DEALING THEM IN– The Listowel Kinsmen put on another successful Vegas Night evening as part of…

Fun for all at the 48th annual Listowel Paddyfest

Heather MacEwen March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

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

Annual outing to KW Titans basketball game is a win for all

Heather MacEwen March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

KITCHENER – Members of the Listowel Celtics Basketball teams took a trip to the Kitchener…

Yuk Yuk’s dinner and a show returns to Listowel Ag Hall as part of Paddyfest kick off weekend

Submitted March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Get ready for a night full of non-stop laughter after enjoying a buffet dinner at the…

The Lounge Cafe – not just a cafe, not just a lounge, a vibe

Heather MacEwen March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Newly opened hot spot serves up the experience of premium coffee and espresso, topped with live entertainment and events - day and night

The Mustang Messenger – Feb. 27. 2025 issue

Submitted February 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Mustang Messenger is part of F.E. Madill Secondary School’s newspaper club, and is filled with students from all grades who meet regularly to actively cover the latest news and events within their school community.

Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards

Midwestern Newspapers February 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14. 

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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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Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

Listowel BIA sign contest deadline looms

LISTOWEL - The Listowel BIA continues to accept art work to the Summer Street Banner as part of their broader banner initiative, which is to brighten the town in an eye-catching way for years to come. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their custom designs before the April, 26 deadline.

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Bluewater school board urges consultation as province considers removing English public school board trustees

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is raising concerns about a possible move by the province to remove English public school trustees, warning it could “weaken local representation and reduce accountability in Ontario’s education system.”

Bluewater District School Board maintains nine trustee positions for 2026 election, approves policies and planning measures

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) will maintain nine trustee positions for the 2026 municipal election, with no changes to how those seats are distributed across its jurisdiction in Bruce and Grey Counties.

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Steam tug “Prince Alfred” was locked in the ice pack off Tobermory

In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.

Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition

SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.

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Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off

This initiative celebrates the positive impact immigrants make in Huron County and highlights their contributions to the community.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

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Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

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In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

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Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off

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This initiative celebrates the positive impact immigrants make in Huron County and highlights their contributions to the community.

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