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Arts & Entertainment

Listowel BIA Block Party held on Aug. 9

Patrick Raftis August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

The Washboard Union announce ‘Grab the Wheel and Go’ tour, making a stop in Blyth

Submitted August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The “Grab the Wheel and Go” Canadian tour will kick off in October with select stops in  Ontario, including Blyth Memorial Hall in Blyth on Nov. 3.

Cargill celebrates Homecoming 2024 ‘All roads lead home to Cargill

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This community knows how to throw a great homecoming celebration!

The Trials of Maggie Pollock will make you a believer

Kelsey Bent August 8, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Blyth Festival Theatre’s latest stage performance, The Trials of Maggie Pollock, is based on an unusual trial that took place at the Goderich courthouse in 1920, one where the accused was convicted of witchcraft.

Dinner on Durham the event of the season

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When it comes to fine food, elegance and fun, the Kinette Club of Walkerton’s Dinner on Durham event on July 27 will be remembered as the event of the season.

Walkerton card game results – July 24, 2024

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre results for Wednesday, July 24 at the Walkerton Library.

Bootlegging Tour of the Great Swamp draws a full house

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

A full house was on hand for the Bootlegging Tour of the Great Swamp this past Saturday, July 27.

Ag Society Car Show the most successful ever

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The eighth annual Car and Truck Show put on by the Walkerton Agricultural Society was the most successful ever, according to Morgan Inglis.

Cargill has new Homecoming Ambassador after 45 years – Payton Hayes

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In a gala pageant on July 28, Cargill’s reigning Homecoming Ambassador since 1979, Pennie Wilhelm, passed on her crown to the 2024 ambassador, Payton Hayes.

The Western Swing Authority coming to Blyth Memorial Hall

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Western Swing Authority will perform at Blyth Memorial Community Hall October 5.

Big Wreck brings show to Wingham Town Hall Theatre Oct. 5

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Big Wreck is bringing their dynamic show to the Wingham Town Hall Theatre  on Oct. 5.…

Resort to Murder is hilariously horrific and terrifyingly tremendous

Kelsey Bent August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Murder and humour don’t usually go together. Perhaps the only exception is in Resort to Murder by Brigitte Solem, on stage at the Blyth Festival Theatre’s Memorial Hall. 

‘Fair time’ had at the 168th annual Listowel Agricultural Fair

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – The 168th annual Listowel Fair officially began on July 18 with the opening of…

Local artist Owen Riegling nominated for four 2024 CCMA awards

Emily Bowen July 25, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mildmay native Owen Riegling has been nominated by the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) for four awards, including a nomination for entertainer of the year.

Huron Hospice to host butterfly release again this year

Submitted July 18, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The annual butterfly release is back at Huron Hospice for its eighth year.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

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.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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