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Arts & Entertainment

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. 

Walkerton Art Wall celebrates local artist Ellen Nelson

Submitted February 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton Branch of The Bruce County Public Library recently announced the  temporary art install of local artist, Ellen Nelson. A display of Nelson’s work will be on display at the library’s Art Wall until March 15.

Listowel 150th events lining up

Submitted February 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee continues to draw events and…

Huron County Museum welcomes ground-breaking seminar on women’s health

Submitted February 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Break the silence on this important phase of life by joining the Huron County Museum for “Navigating Menopause”, an engaging and informative evening that will help women learn how to thrive through this time in their lives.

County and Women’s House hosting International Women’s Day event

Submitted February 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s Business to Bruce and Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey are hosting their annual International Women’s Day event - Accelerate Action: Breaking Barriers and Building Businesses on March 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ainsdale Golf Course, south of Kincardine.

Winterfest set to return to Mildmay

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The fifth annual Getränk Winterfest at Harley’s Pub and Perk will be held on Feb. 22 at the restaurant, showcasing local beer and spirits.

2023 Mildmay Homecoming brings in over $800,000 Board donates more than $270,000 to local efforts

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After hosting what organizers called an extremely successful event, The Mildmay 2023 Homecoming Committee was, at its own request, dissolved during the Feb. 11 South Bruce Council Meeting.

Love, Loss and What I Wore coming to Hanover Civic Theatre

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

Love, Loss and What I Wore, written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, follows a  collection of stories by Ilene Beckerman, about the nostalgic power of women’s clothing.  

Formosa Swans add two new members

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

The Formosa Swans have added two new members to their club during their monthly meeting on Feb. 3. 

Kin Cares, Westfield to host free community clothing boutique

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Kin Cares is kicking off its third year of community service with a new event, a free to give, free to take, community clothing boutique, hosted with North Perth Westfield Elementary School on Feb. 15.

Galentine’s Day Event – A success

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

  LISTOWEL – The second annual Galentine’s Day event, held Feb. 8 at the Kinsmen Club, saw…

Maitland River Elementary School’s Grade 6B class is learning about space and moon phases via Oreos

Submitted February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland River Elementary School’s Grade 6B class is learning about space and moon phases and on…

Lucknow Kinsmen announce plans for new HQ and community facility

Submitted February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have shared details on the planned construction of a new headquarters and community facility at Graceland.

Aaron Goodvin returning to Wingham Townhall Theatre with special guests River Town Saints

Cory Bilyea February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as the award-winning country music sensation Aaron Goodvin returns to Wingham, joined by the electrifying River Town Saints.

Belmore Homecoming 2025

Submitted February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The little community of Belmore, “The Hamlet with Heart”, is making good progress with plans for Homecoming 2025.  The list of activities is growing and so is enthusiasm! 

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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.

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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

By Submitted

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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