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Arts & Entertainment

Sing! Show Chorus thrills audience with Christmas show

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

If last year’s Sing! Show Chorus Christmas concert was spectacular – and it was – then this year’s, with more chorus members and another year of experience, was glorious, an extravaganza of sounds of the season.

Downchild Blues Band performs at Wingham Town Hall Theatre

Kelsey Bent November 22, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band lead singer Chuck Jackson pauses to smile at the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 18.

Blyth Festival announces lineup for 50th season

Midwestern Newspapers November 22, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

In 2024, the Blyth Festival is celebrating a major milestone, half a century in the making.

Up To Here performs Tragically Hip hits at Wingham Town Hall Theatre

Mike Wilson November 15, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

Up To Here, considered by many to be one of the best Tragically Hip tribute bands in Canada, performed for an energetic crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Friday, Nov. 10. The theatre continues to be a busy spot, with the Downchild Blues Band taking the stage on Saturday, Nov. 18. Tickets for

Sultans of String collaboration with Indigenous, Métis and Inuit musicians a magical performance

Cory Bilyea November 15, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Sultans of String, along with Indigenous collaborators Marc Meriläinen, Shannon Thunderbird and Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, with virtual appearances by Dr. Duke Redbird, Kendra Tagoona/Tracy Sarazin and Northern Cree, are currently on tour promoting their album, Walking Through the Fire.

Elmwood Starz at the Walkerton Art Wall

Christa Ferrier November 8, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Tuesday, Oct. 24, members of the Elmwood Starz art group were on hand to meet their fans and members of the public to discuss their wonderful artwork on display at the Walkerton Branch of the Bruce County Public Library.

Keeso’s ‘Letterkenny’ set to air final season on Dec. 25

Mike Wilson November 8, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

“You were talkin’ about your favourite TV show with your pals the other day…”

Wingham Town Hall Theatre has become a destination for performers

Mike Wilson November 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Wingham Advance Times

A hidden gem. It’s a term thrown around loosely by marketing folks, but it is safe to say that the Wingham Town Hall Theatre is just that – a hidden gem.

County Towne Players holding casting call for spring production

Submitted November 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

The County Towne Players are looking for three female and three male actors for their upcoming spring production of Norm Foster’s Hilda’s Yard.

Suzie Vinnick thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall audience

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

Suzie Vinnick, a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her bluesy renditions of everything from folk tunes to rock, gave a spectacular performance at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Sunday afternoon.

Drayton Entertainment production serves as poignant tribute to love and loss

Marlene Ottens November 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Columns

Love in the time of war is always bittersweet, and this is the takeaway from Drayton Entertainment’s Mary’s Wedding, currently playing at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

Suzie Vinnick brings the blues to Victoria Jubilee Hall

Submitted October 25, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, prodigious guitar and bass chops, and an engagingly candid performance style.

Elvis tribute entertains crowd at Wingham Town Hall Theatre

Dan McNee October 25, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Town Hall Theatre played host to Elvis Presley himself on Saturday evening, Oct. 21, as Steve Michaels and his band performed a spot-on tribute to The King and the 50th anniversary of the Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite television concert that was viewed by millions around the world. Mic

George Agnew Reid painting returns to Huron County

Submitted October 19, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A George Agnew Reid painting has returned to Huron County thanks to a donation of the painting The Homeseekers Fording the Credit to the Huron County Museum.

Dandiya night celebrated in Walkerton, Oct. 14

Pauline Kerr October 19, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton District Community School gym was filled with lights, colour, music and dance the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14, as the community was invited to a special cultural celebration.

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

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

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

See all Mildmay area articles.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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.

Columnists

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...

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