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Arts & Entertainment

Perth Art and Music Conservatory opens in Newton

Heather MacEwen January 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

Some inspiring news for artists and musicians of all ages: The Perth Art and Music Conservatory in…

Cargill kids enjoy cookies with Santa

Cyndy Abell January 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - On Sunday, Dec. 22, Santa arrived in Cargill Park to visit with the boys and girls and to get the Christmas lights turned on in the park.

Library offers Valentines for Seniors program

Submitted January 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County Public Library invites the community to join hearts for its Valentines for Seniors Program, running until Friday, Feb. 7. This heartwarming initiative helps spread connection by encouraging patrons and the public to create handmade Valentines Day cards for seniors in local c

Final performance of The Sound of Music wows sold out crowd

Submitted December 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After a season of seven running performances, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s, The Sound of Music, closed with sell-out audiences over its final run this past weekend at the Hanover Community Players. 

Wingham Legion Breakfast with Santa

Nicole Beswitherick December 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, santa, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Legion hosted a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, with the Ladies Auxiliary Bakesale…

Major music festival to launch at Listowel’s 150th event

Submitted December 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.

Longtime Canadian rockers The Trews excited for Wingham debut

Cory Bilyea December 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

“We’re excited to see Wingham and play for the crowd there. After over 20 years of touring Canada, it’s rare we get to visit a new place, so we’re really looking forward to it."

Blyth Festival team present economic impact study

Cory Bilyea December 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

The economic impact study shows that over the last six seasons (from 2018 to 2024), the festival has generated a total GDP impact of $29 million. In the 2024 season alone, the festival had an economic impact of $8.1 million.

Maitland River Elementary School in Wingham held its annual fundraiser Christmas Market

Cory Bilyea December 5, 2024Arts & Entertainment, santa, Wingham Advance Times

Santa and Mrs. Claus joined in the festivities Nov. 30.

Performance of ‘A Creature is Stirring’ coming to Blyth Festival

Submitted December 5, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Holiday havoc comes to Blyth on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. with comedian and storyteller Justin Shaw as he shares his comedy solo show A Creature is Stirring.

Wescast Community Complex concert rental request approved

Cory Bilyea December 5, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

“A well-known artist who would attract more attendees than any other North Huron facility could accommodate."

Blyth Festival announce 2025 season lineup

Submitted December 5, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Among the 2025 Blyth Festival season presentations will be Anne Chislett’s Quiet in the Land, Drew Hayden Taylor’s take on Sir. John A., and a world premiere by celebrated Canadian author Emma Donoghue.

Wingham’s Santa Clause parade brought crowds (and snow) this past weekend

Cory Bilyea December 5, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The snow helped to kick off the holiday season as the Wingham Lions Club held its annual Santa Claus Parade on November 30. 

Atwood braves the snow for its Santa Claus parade

Cory Bilyea December 5, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Locals here kicked off the Christmas season with its Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 29.

Walkerton Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade in photos

Pauline Kerr December 5, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Despite snowstorm cancellations around the area, the Walkerton Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade went off without a hitch on Nov. 30 – a bright, cheerful, fun celebration that appealed to the brave souls who lined the streets to watch. 

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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

By Submitted

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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