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Arts & Entertainment

The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue Aug. 15

Cory Bilyea August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue on Fri. Aug. 15, serving up hamburgers, hot dogs…

North Huron hosts first Music in the Park event Aug. 12, future events planned

Cory Bilyea August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The event featured local youth Jakob Schiestel who regaled the audience with renditions of the tunes of Metallica, The Tragically Hip and many more of his favourite bands.

Blyth art gallery’s season finale explores inner experience, physical form

Rachel Hammermueller August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s season finale Body Doubles, by Amanda Baron, explores the tension between  memory, inner experience and physical form.

Frosty Queen holds annual car show

Cory Bilyea August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Frosty Queen held its final car show of the 2025 season on Aug. 14.

Author details caregiving, mother-daughter relationship and intricacies in new book

Rachel Hammermueller August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Author and Perth County-native Donna Costa released her newest book Aug. 1, a memoir, documenting and illustrating her experience caring for her mother living with Alzheimer’s.

Preparations begin for Blyth’s 150th

Cory Bilyea August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Two years before the first parade float rolls down Queen Street, Blyth is already dreaming big.

North Perth Cruisers Retro Revival Series continues to grow

Heather MacEwen August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

A large crowd came out to the North Perth Cruisers Retro Revival Friday Series held at the Canadian…

Yesterday Once More goes back to the ‘70s

Marlene Ottens August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

DRAYTON – As someone whose teen years happened during the 1970s, I was really looking forward to…

Block party helps to kick-off Listowel 150th celebrations

Patrick Raftis August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Rae presents King Charles III Coronation Medal to Vince Judge

Submitted August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, had the honour of presenting the prestigious  King Charles III Coronation Medal to Listowel resident Vince Judge on the afternoon of August 2, 2025. 

Upcoming Perth County Plowing Match a unique local event Aug. 23

Rachel Hammermueller August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Perth County Plowing Match is scheduled for Aug. 23, at 7040 Road 154, Atwood, on the farm of Sherry and Scott Dallner.

Karli June, Listowel-born country artist continues to rise

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Hot off of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Karli talks love, motherhood and core memories of her hometown

Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’ in its first year

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

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North Perth firefighters visit library for special afternoon of emergency awareness

Rachel Hammermueller August 7, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Firefighter Regan O’Brien and Fire Prevention Officer Scott Wolske demonstrated all the equipment firefighters use when they gear up quickly for a call.

Fun and games at the Listowel 150th

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

From the Listowel District Secondary School reunion to activities at memorial park, there was plenty of fun to be had as part of the Listowel 150th celebration over the weekend.

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

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Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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