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Arts & Entertainment

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. 

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.

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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