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Arts & Entertainment

The Farm Show a reminder of Blyth Festival Theatre’s humble ‘barn’ beginnings

Kelsey Bent June 20, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Kicking off the double whammy anniversary season: the 50th Blyth Festival Theatre season, as well as Gil Garrett’s 10th season as artistic director, is The Farm Show. 

Brockton honours community volunteers at gala event in Cargill

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – An estimated 100 people gathered at the Cargill community centre on Thursday, June 13.

Graham’s “Post Alice” puts difficult rural issues centre stage

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Playwright Taylor Marie Graham’s production Post Alice had its second run during the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story June 5 - 9 on Blyth’s Harvest Stage. 

Drayton Festival Theatre opens season with 1960s girl power in ‘Beehive’

Marlene Ottens June 13, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion

DRAYTON – Even though I was a very small child during most of the 1960s, I appreciate the variety…

Wingham musician’s career leads him to Carnagie Hall, locals comment on performance

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham native, Thomas Beard’s career has led him to performing at the legendary Carnagie Hall in New York City on April 20, 2024.

Wingham musician’s career leads him to Carnagie Hall, locals comment on performance

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

NEW YORK – Wingham native, Thomas Beard’s career has led him to performing at the legendary…

Audience ‘sold’ on Sing! this Spring! performance

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When the audience is surprised that intermission has arrived after what seemed to be mere minutes, you know the show is beyond good.

Country musician Amanda Keeles coming to Wingham Town Hall

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - London, Ontario-born country artist Amanda Keeles’s tour is coming to Wingham.

Landscape artist opens season for Blyth Festival Art Gallery

Submitted May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is in full swing.

Cindy Matthews discusses second book, The Roach Family and Other Stories

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Roach Family and Other Stories is award-winning author Cindy Matthews’ second book.

Elma School plans Family Fun Fair

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

ATWOOD - Elma Township Public School is hosting a Family Fun Fair on May 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Owen Riegling performs in Mildmay at Harley’s Pub and Perk to wrap up tour

Emily Bowen May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Owen Riegling and the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour set up stage on Friday, May 24 in the Harleys Pub and Perk parking lot, welcoming fans to a night of country music and fun.

Country musician Amanda Keeles coming to Wingham Town Hall

Submitted May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

London, Ontario-born country artist Amanda Keeles’s tour is coming to Wingham. Heard on over 50 radio stations in Canada alone and more on the global stage, Keeles’ music blends classic rock and pop elements for her own unique brand of country. On June 8, Keeles will bring that sound to Wingham Town

Master fiddler Scott Woods to perform local show to benefit Monkton Lions

Submitted May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Upbeat” and “Uplifting” that’s how promoters describe The Scott Woods Show coming to the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex ion  June 1 to raise funds for the Monkton Lions Club.

New life for Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame

Submitted May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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).

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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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