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Arts & Entertainment

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. 

Santa Claus makes his way to Listowel

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

Santa Claus had a busy weekend in the area, with many parades happening in the region; but he made sure to make it to Listowel on Nov. 30 to see all the youngsters.

Bruce Power title sponsor of inaugural Art of Caring Gala

Submitted November 28, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Through its $30,000 donation, Bruce Power was named the title sponsor of the inaugural Art of Caring Gala, which was hosted by Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce, Bruce Grey Child & Family Services, and Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services on Nov. 16.

Local Santa Claus parades quickly approaching

Heather MacEwen November 21, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Santa Claus Parade time is quickly approaching! Can you feel the seasonal buzz? Our local…

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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.

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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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