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Arts & Entertainment

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.

Bigger, more robust North Perth Pride being planned for June this year

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 4, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

A more robust Pride is coming to North Perth this year. Hollie Chavarria, co-owner of Birdie’s Holy Guacamole and one of the four who started the event last year, said that they are really excited for the multiple events to come, as opposed to the singular event last year.

New Millennium Quilters Guild to hold quilt show

Joan Roseborough April 27, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On April 19, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) met in person, the second time since the start of the pandemic. Members were once again able to browse through the many books available to borrow from the guild’s library. 

Games day fundraiser being held for Ukraine

Submitted April 27, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A special games day fundraiser is being held on Saturday, April 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 9, between Mildmay and Walkerton.

Grey Bruce Singers seeking singers for spring session

Submitted April 27, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

Wednesday, May 4 at Grace United Church in Hanover is the place to be if you would like to try singing in a choir. 

‘The Sounds of Scotland Show’ to celebrate 1,000th episode

Submitted April 27, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Friday, May 6, Andrew McBride, a.k.a. Andy Mack, will host his 1,000th edition of The Sounds of Scotland Show.

PLAY REVIEW: After a two-year delay, ‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’ hits the Victoria Jubilee Hall stage

Pauline Kerr April 27, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

It was worth the wait. Two years ago, County Towne Players were two weeks away from their dress rehearsal for the comedy Four Weddings and an Elvis by Nancy Frick.

Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre provides program updates

Submitted April 20, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (MCM&CC) in Southampton has announced a number of upcoming programs and projects:

County Towne Players brighten up Victoria Jubilee Hall tower

Submitted April 20, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Spring has finally sprung, and the County Towne Players are celebrating by donating colourful daffodil banners to Victoria Jubilee Hall.

County Towne Players’ 2022 production ready to go

Submitted April 20, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The County Towne Players are looking forward to seeing you at the 2022 production of Four Weddings and an Elvis by Nancy Frick. 

Sistema Walkerton launches free after school violin program

Submitted April 20, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sistema Walkerton has launched its inaugural session to bring free violin lessons to local students.

Not all heroes have homes – two local musicians plan to change that

Pauline Kerr April 14, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Two local musicians are using their talents to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country and need a helping hand.

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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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