With the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference scheduled for Ottawa Aug. 18-21 – AMO’s 125th anniversary – council is arranging delegations (meetings with provincial officials).
Arts & Entertainment
Wingham-born Alice Munro leaves lasting legacy worldwide
WINGHAM - Last week, the world lost an unparalleled force in contemporary literature, but as is evident from those who knew her and her work, that force is only lost in a physical sense.
Mullets, big hair and great music at Rock of Ages
ST. JACOBS - Fans of ‘80s hair bands can get their musical fix at Rock of Ages, the opening show for the 2024 season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
Alice Munro remembered for 60-year career
Esteemed Canadian author and 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature winner Alice Munro passed away May 13 at the age of 92 in an Ontario care home.
Wingham turns back the dial to CKNX history
The Wingham and Area Historical Society hosted a presentation on the birth of CKNX radio and television, on May 8, complete with a mock live radio set up at the front of the room.
Almost Famous Players Show recognized its 20th year at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
WINGHAM – The Almost Famous Players Show recognized its 20th year at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on May 5.
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s Community Show features artistic expression from all ages
BLYTH – The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is hosting its annual community show May 11 through May 31, highlighting a diverse range of pieces from local artists of all ages.
County Towne Players’ production of Hilda’s Yard delightful and hilarious
Forget the unwritten rule, that amateur theatre is a bit … well, lacking in polish.
Paddyfest concert to host local rising talent Owen Riegling
With Paddyfest festivities well underway this week, Listowel is set to host Mildmay native and rising country star Owen Riegling Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
February events at Brockton’s libraries
If you are like me, you dream of winter evenings cozied up with a warm blanket, hot drink and good book. This winter, head to the library for something different. We have snowshoes, light therapy lamps, puzzles, DVDs, binoculars, board games, Ontario Parks passes, Bruce County Museum passes, loads o
Sistema Walkerton expands into Chesley
Sistema Walkerton has expanded its free after school violin program with a second location in Chesley.
Huron County Museum hosts virtual webinar about George Agnew Reid
The Huron County Museum hosted a virtual webinar about Wingham-born painter George Agnew Reid, welcoming poet and biographer Molly Peacock, who addressed the contradictions of Reid’s life and work apparent in a painting recently donated to the museum named, ‘The Homeseekers Fording the Credit’.
‘Before everything, the love of music was always there’
Jonah Duarte is as passionate about music as they come. He’s dedicated most of his life to studying it, playing it and teaching it, and now he wants to share his gift for song with all those interested in learning and experiencing it for themselves.
Hanover Community Players make donation to food bank
The Hanover Community Players (HCP) presented the Salvation Army Food Bank with a sizeable donation on Jan. 17. The donation is a result of the $1 per adult ticket sold program HCP runs for all productions, both winter and spring. A total of $1,152 was available through patron support of Roald Dahl’
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 22
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall later this year.
