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Arts & Entertainment

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. 

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…

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County

For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.   

In Photos: The 170th Listowel Fair

Started in 1856, the 170th Listowel Fair was hosted on July 12-16, 2026.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

OPP seeks information from public following fatal ACW collision

HURON – Huron OPP are asking for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed or has dashcam footage of a single-vehicle collision July 19 in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

WOWC advocates for equitable transit funding and other strategic priorities

WALKERTON – Kate Burns Gallagher of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) provided Bruce County council with an update on strategic priorities and advocacy, as well as some attention-getting numbers.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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.

Columnists

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

By Rachel Hammermueller

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case

By Rachel Hammermueller

George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.

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