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Arts & Entertainment

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.

Lucknow’s Music In The Fields 2022 line-up announced

Submitted April 14, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here, the official Lucknow’s Music In The Fields (LMITF) 2022 line up is out.

Ribbon Skirt Project creator receives Huron-Bruce Remarkable Citizen Award

Cory Bilyea April 14, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Jaylynn Wolfe is 14 years old and already an inspiration; a leader in her home community of Kettle and Stony Point, and; the current Junior Miss for the Indigenous territory located southwest of Goderich.

Listowel author publishes fourth children’s book, third in series

Dan McNee April 6, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Wingham Advance Times

While Jen Courtney’s four published books are all undeniably children’s literature, it still amazes her how much feedback she receives from parents who also took away something valuable from the messages contained within.

Split happens in bowling

Submitted March 30, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hanover Community Players (HCP) invite you to attend one of its six upcoming performances of Splitsville at the St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hanover.

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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.

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

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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

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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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