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Arts & Entertainment

Maple Avenue scare house fundraiser returning for 15th year on Oct. 26, 27 and 31

Kelsey Bent October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Martine Desrosiers and her husband Jeff Whiteside are preparing for their 15th annual Halloween House fundraiser at 640 Maple Avenue North. 

Atwood neighbours hosting Halloween food drive to benefit The Village

Kelsey Bent October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

A local couple started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood. Their hopes of it catching on have come true, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.

Author with local roots launches The View from Coffin Ridge: A Childhood Exhumed

Pauline Kerr October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Author Gwen Lamont’s story is searing, heartbreaking and remarkable.

Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital held its semi-annual rummage sale

Submitted October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital held its semi-annual rummage sale at the Wingham Legion on Oct. 15 and 16.

Community Living holding Bowl Us Home fundraiser at DA Virtual Sports

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

As part of a new campaign, Community Living North Perth (CLNP) will be collaborating with DA Virtual Sports for its Bowl Us Home fundraiser.

Innkeepers’ dinner to support Stratford Perth Museum

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Innkeepers annual museum fundraiser and auction is set to take place on Oct. 26 at the Arden Park Hotel.

Loonie toonie auction supports United Way campaign

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

For a second year, Penny’s of Blyth is hosting a Loonie Toonie Auction in support of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.

Local libraries celebrate Public Library Week

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Public Library invites the community to connect and celebrate Ontario Public Libraries with events running Oct. 19 through Oct. 24.

Rod Beattie returns with A Christmas Carol at Stratford-Perth Museum

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Early bird tickets are on sale now for an encore performance of A Christmas Carol, at the Co-operators Performance Theatre at Stratford-Perth Museum, December 14, 15, 21 and 22, at 2:00 p.m. 

Listowel Lions Club hosts Friday afternoon entertainment

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Lions Club hosted an afternoon of entertainment in the Smith’s Market Square parking lot on Oct. 11

Battle of the Badges set for this weekend

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Annual fundraiser for Victim Services will see police and fire services battle it out at the rink.

New this year with the Festival of Lanterns is Frankenopoly

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 11th annual festival of lanterns here is set to return on Oct. 25. To go along with the tradition, and new this year, local realtor Mark McDougall created a game called Frankenopoly.

The 14th annual Pumpkinpalooza event hosted by Harwill Farms near Gowanstown

Kelsey Bent October 10, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Gowland family were among those enjoying some family time at the farm. 

Second annual Goderich Agriculture Show returns

Submitted October 10, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The highly anticipated Second Annual Goderich Agriculture Show is set to take place on Feb. 19 - 20 at the Memorial Arena in Goderich. 

Local artist Janet Main featured on Walkerton Library art wall

Christa Ferrier October 10, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is currently sharing works by local artist, Janet Main.

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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