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Arts & Entertainment

Amanda Rheaume thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall crowd

Pauline Kerr April 26, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Amanda Rheaume “rang the bell” at Victoria Jubilee Hall Saturday night, April 22, in more ways than one.

‘You Should Know Better’ comedy tour coming to Wingham

Mike Wilson April 26, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

It’s been said often that laughter is the best medicine. And if David Green has his way, those attending the ‘You Should Know Better’ comedy tour’s stop at the Wingham Legion on Saturday, May 13 will leave well medicated that night.

‘If you don’t notice it, I’ve done my job well’

Mike Wilson April 19, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

When it comes to movies and television shows, there are several cogs that make the machine work – the actors, directors, makeup, soundtrack, sets and writing – but one of the often forgotten and underappreciated cogs is props.

Drayton Entertainment’s ‘American Son’ opens season with riveting look at racism

Marlene Ottens April 12, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Listowel Banner

Drayton Entertainment begins the 2023 season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse with a production that is different from the usual fare of musicals and comedies.

Rotary Music Festival returns to Walkerton on April 17

Submitted April 12, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After a long wait in silence, the music halls will again be alive with the music of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.

New seats for Victoria Jubilee Hall volunteers

Submitted April 12, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brian Weber, owner of Weber Electrical, has just donated a dozen theatre seats to replace the old stacking chairs at the back of the Victoria Jubilee Opera Hall.

‘The Great Disconnect’ showing in Wingham, April 18

Cory Bilyea April 12, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A film that looks at community well-being, achieving optimal health, and overcoming loneliness and social isolation will be screened at Maitland River Elementary School on Tuesday, April 18, followed by a discussion.

Amanda Rheaume to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall on April 22

Submitted April 5, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Amanda Rheaume will be performing at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.

LDSS alumnus releases second children’s book

Melissa Dunphy March 29, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A local author has released her second children’s book just in time for Easter. The Banner sat down with Delicia Miller, a former student at LDSS, to learn more about her book, the character Mozart the Clinic Cat, and what inspires her creative process.

County Towne Players say, ‘I do!’

Pauline Kerr March 23, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Heather Kueneman said she always intended her 2016 hit The Reunion to have a sequel.

Optimists bring harmony to Sistema Walkerton

Submitted March 16, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Optimist Club has donated to Sistema Walkerton, a free after-school music program.

Listowel gym owner publishes second book

Dan McNee March 16, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Any successful author typically writes about what they know. In Alison Brown’s case, she knows a great deal about the balancing act that comes with being a mother of three and a personal fitness expert; she also knows a lot about what it’s like to lay in bed awake at night, worrying about things out

Film crew from France visit Wingham

Cory Bilyea March 9, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A film crew from France visited Wingham last week to shoot part of a documentary film being created about Alice Munro.

Allison Lupton Band brings audience to its feet at Victoria Jubilee Hall

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Victoria Jubilee Hall claimed another triumph in its series performance by the Allison Lupton Band on Saturday, Feb. 25.

What are the County Towne Players up to?

Submitted March 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Well, apart from climbing the new scaffold (picutred above), they’re getting ready to perform Heather Kueneman’s latest play, Reunion Two, I Do... I Do, which will run at Victoria Jubilee Hall for seven performances, opening May 26.

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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