The Blyth Festival 2026 season opened on Friday with the opening night for Sisters of ’78 – a historically-based fictional account of the strike at the Fleck factory in Centralia, Ontario.
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Westfield students attend icecream social
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 at Westfield Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in an ice cream social located at the Listowel Agricultural Society grounds.
Max Smith Band bringing country-punk to Hayloft Music Festival
“We’re a very high energy band. We like to bring emotion to the crowd and be able to sing and jump around, while also be able to bring a more intimate vibe too, so when we play our softer stuff, we want to be able to reach you as well.” - Max Smith
New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection
A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..
For the Love of Music concert series – set to inspire with strings, blockbusters and The Beatles
WINGHAM – Popular concert series, For the Love of Music is back. The annual selection of…
‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger
WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.
Walkerton Rotary June 4 draw winners
Walkerton Rotary June 4 draw winners were...
North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…
Colleen Yenssen’s latest series, Secrets on display at Walkerton Library Art Wall
WALKERTON - The Bruce County Public Library is excited to welcome back local artist Colleen Yenssen. Colleen spent one year at Georgian Bay Art College, but she is largely self-taught.
The IPM Afternoon Tea participates in June 7th event
The IPM Afternoon Tea brought out elegant attire – gowns, fascinators and more – usually not seen north of Ascot, or at least a Red Hatter meeting.
World Championship competitors join crokinole session in Scone
On June 4 Scone crokinole players welcomed special guests Debbie and Randy Harris from Colorado.
Museum and Cultural Centre celebrates Pride Month with Museums are a Drag!
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is presentsing Museums are a Drag! An Evening of Drag show on Friday, June 12, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as part of its Pride Month celebrations.
Annual Mildmay quilt show sees increased turnout
MILDMAY - The New Millennium Quilters’ Guild returned to the Mildmay-Carrick Recreational Complex with its quadrennial quilt show, drawing strong attendance and praise from attendees and participants alike.
Dry Streak brings together theatre veteran, emerging performer with local ties
BLYTH - This summer, the Blyth Festival’s comedy Dry Streak by Leeann Minogue features a cast that includes one of the most pedigreed actors in Canadian theatre alongside a young performer for whom this particular stretch of rural Ontario is home.
Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race
Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…
