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Arts & Entertainment

Local author Cindy Matthews to launch first book July 1 in Cargill

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

Cindy Matthews, educator, artist, and former Herald-Times columnist, has a new title – book author.

New Millennium Quilters Guild hosts ‘Making Memories’ 2022 quilt show

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The New Millennium Quilters Guild holds a quilt show every four years. The show at the Mildmay-Carrick Community Centre on Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29 was well worth waiting for.

Walkerton Rotary helps put the ‘active’ into reading activities

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club has contributed three new “Story Journeys” to the Bruce County Library system.

Walkerton Kinsmen ‘step’ up to help Victoria Jubilee Hall

Bob McCulloch June 1, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Connecting a solution to a need is what the Walkerton Kinsmen do best.

David Connolly made Broadway history, now advocates for inclusion in the arts

Patrick Raftis May 25, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner

David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.

Plenty of activities at Walkerton library in June

Submitted May 24, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Story Time returns in-person at the Walkerton library every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Join library staff for this fun preschool program where we will help build early literacy skills with your child by reading, singing, and playing together, suitable for ages 0 – 4. 

Mom Loves Local vendor market

Kelsey Bent May 19, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

the Mom Loves Local vendor market at the Howick Community Centre on May 7

Local children’s author gives reading at Wingham library

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 18, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

Children’s author Jen Courtney gave a reading of her most recent book titled X Marks the spot at the Alice Munro Public Library in Wingham on May 14. The latest book is all about ending up where you belong, even when it takes unexpected turns. “So often, our lives may not go as we planned,” the last

CD benefitting Homes for Heroes now available for purchase

Pauline Kerr May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The number of military veterans who are homeless touched the hearts of two local musicians with military connections, Tom Traversy and Pat “PJ Mack” McNinch.

Local actor lands role in new Letterkenny spinoff

Dan McNee May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

NORTH PERTH – It’s hard to overlook the early parallels between Jared Keeso and Keegan Long.

Alice Munro Festival planning virtual, live events in 2022

Submitted May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Since the beginning of time, we’ve been communicating by telling stories. And even before humans learned to read and write, stories were passed through generations to embed family values and to celebrate cultures.   

Concert sells out Wingham Town Hall Theatre, believed to be a first for the venue

Cory Bilyea May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Music, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The rescheduled show in Wingham featuring The Washboard Union drew what is believed to be the largest crowd ever to the quaint theatre inside the Wingham Town Hall Theatre, the seats filled to capacity with fans young and old.

Walkerton Branch Library News

Submitted May 4, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The library is pleased to announce that in person programs are back starting in May with a number of programs for all ages.

Wingham Town Hall Theatre reopens after volunteer work

Submitted May 4, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A team of volunteers came together to get the Wingham Town Hall Theatre ready for the first two shows taking place on April 30 (The Mudmen) and the sold-out show on May 4 (Washboard Union).

Red plaid shirts, men in kilts hit the stage in Wingham

Cory Bilyea May 4, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

The Mudmen wowed the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday night with their much-anticipated return to the stage, adoring fans of the Celtic rock band quickly filling the seats for the long-awaited return of live music to downtown Wingham.

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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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

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…

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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…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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.

Columnists

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

By Submitted

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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