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Arts & Entertainment

Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14 draws local crowd

Patrick Raftis November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BIA hosted the annual Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14. Doug…

Deck the Halls in downtown Listowel

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

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WAHS presents ‘Fallfest’ with emphasis on CKNX 100 year anniversary plans

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Music, News, Wingham Advance Times

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

Great War book talk- Author Murray Hunter, at Alice Monroe Branch of HCL

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

Murray Hunter presented a talk based upon his March 2025 published book, “Unforgotten: Thirty-…

Local Christmas parades and holiday festivities

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

As holiday season approaches, merriment and cheer begin to fill the air. Business merchants,…

Local Christmas parades and holiday festivities

Midwestern Newspapers November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

As holiday season approaches, merriment and cheer begin to fill the air. Business merchants, community groups and volunteers start preparations for local annual Christmas parades and holiday festivities.

Local artist turns home into gallery for a weekend display

Emily Bowen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Beautiful bird carvings and vibrant paintings of winter scenes were only a few of the images on display during local artist Ellen Nelson’s art show on Nov. 15. 

Artifact tied to Wroxeter added to Huron County Museum collection

Denny Scott November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – The Huron County Museum’s collection team brought in one new item in September and…

GWTG production Sugar Road romantic comedy with country flair

Submitted November 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Local News

HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) upcoming production will lead audiences down Sugar Road to a night of comedy, romance and music.

Wingham youth wins first place in Golden Moments photo contest

Submitted November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Local youth Evan Becker has taken first place in the Under-18 category of One Care Home and Community Support Services’ Golden Moments Photo Contest, earning recognition for his photograph titled “Inner Silly.”

Listowel Lions Club’s Dinner in the Dark shines light on need for dog guide program

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Attendees on Nov. 8 at Trinity United Church Hall ate dinner blindfolded to gain perspective for those living with visual impairment.

Order of Canada recipient Loreena McKennit performs in Listowel; North Perth honours local women of distinction

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Blue Jeans & Bling appreciation night saw a packed crowd at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Nov. 8.

Ladies Day Out – The Power of Laughter has crowd in ‘well sewn’ stitches

Heather MacEwen November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Huron Perth District Women’s Institute held their annual top fundraising event at…

Christmas preparations for Santa begin with ‘Snowflake Social’

Heather MacEwen November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, santa

LISTOWEL – Listowel Parkview Gardens hosted a ‘Snowflake Social’ on the evening of Nov. 7.…

The forgotten story of the Farmerettes – independent film We Lend a Hand plays at sold-out Norgan theatre

Heather MacEwen November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Documentary continues to draw large crowds as momentum grows throughout Canada

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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.

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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.

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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