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Arts & Entertainment

Hanover Community Players gearing up for production of ‘Matilda’

Submitted June 7, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

Summer is coming and things are winding down on the Hanover Community Players (HCP) stage, but that doesn’t mean that efforts have stopped.

‘Reunion Two… I do! I do!’ a triumph for County Towne Players

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

What do you get when you take an artfully-crafted script and delightful characters, and spice it up with witty localisms and some really unexpected plot twists? Great entertainment!

North Perth Public Library hosts first Youth Poetry Contest

Melissa Dunphy May 4, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Public Library (NPPL) hosted its first Youth Poetry Contest on April 18 at the Listowel Library Branch in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Local author releases second book, REFLECTIONS

Melissa Dunphy May 3, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Reflecting on your past can rouse some serious emotions. From pure joy to utter sadness and every emotion in between, our past has a way of truly shaping us, whether we like it or not.

Sistema Walkerton receives donation from local insurance company

Submitted May 3, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Trillium Mutual Insurance recently announced a $2,000 donation to Sistema Walkerton though its ROOTS Community Fund.

What’s happening at the library?

Christa Ferrier May 3, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Spring is here and the Bruce County Public Library is getting ready for warmer days. The library is always busy, and April was no exception.

Spirit in the Sky gospel show fills St. Paul’s with music

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

It started as a plan to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice – a gospel show, by local musicians, at St. Paul’s United Church. That was before COVID put a lot of things on hold.

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.

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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.  

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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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