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Arts & Entertainment

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.

The Optimist Club hosted its Easter Bazaar at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Optimist Club hosted its annual Easter Bazaar on April 12, its first year back at…

The Atwood Cubs get a special visit from Floradale Friends of Guide Dogs

Submitted April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Atwood Lion Cubs had a special visit from the Floradale Friends of Guide Dogs Lions Branch…

Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition

Midwestern Newspapers April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.

Hanover Community Players to stage Bare Bear Bones

Submitted April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment

HANOVER - Will Norm and Ruth have a glamping holiday? 

Trinity Church rummage sale; another year, another success

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

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

Upcoming Glitz and Blitz Wedding and Event Expo set to dazzle and inspire at Parkview Gardens

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL – As springtime weather approaches, so does the wedding season. Lucky for brides, grooms…

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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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

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.

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.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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