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Wallace Minor Hockey holds annual memorial Wallace Fun Days Jamboree last weekend

Nicole Beswitherick January 15, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports

From Jan. 8-11, Wallace Minor Hockey held its 41st annual Bruce Williams Memorial Wallace Fun Days…

Dance Factory U8 Acro team receives banner recognizing competition

Submitted January 8, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

In December, a Wingham dance group received a banner recognizing their accomplishments in international competition in 2025.

Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

Submitted December 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Maitland River Elementary School holds annual Holiday Show Dec. 16.

Cory Bilyea December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland River Elementary School held its annual Holiday Show on Tues. Dec. 16. kindergarten Class…

Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.

It Takes A Village holds ‘money-less’ holiday-shopping night for community’s children

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.

Don Messer’s Jubilee was long-time CBC staple

Patrick Raftis December 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The popularity of the Blyth Festival’s 2025 production of Radio Town: The Doc Cruickshank Story, which ran on the theatre’s main stage this past summer has fueled a local wave of nostalgia about old-time television and radio among those who have seen the show (or wished they had).

Tiny Christmas village brings big holiday cheer to Riverview

Heather MacEwen December 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

LISTOWEL – It takes a village to create a village and for one family, the importance of sharing…

Annual Wroxeter Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5 sees brightly coloured floats for Christmas

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, santa, Wingham Advance Times

Brightly-decorated fire trucks and floats lit up the night for the annual Wroxeter Santa Claus…

Heather MacEwen December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, santa, Wingham Advance Times

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Heather MacEwen December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News, santa

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Dallas Smith plays to sold out crowd at Wingham Town Hall Theatre

Heather MacEwen December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WINGHAM – The Wingham Town Hall Theatre hosted Dallas Smith and His Band on the evening of Nov.…

Wingham residents crowd the streets for Santa Claus Parade

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

About 33 floats participated with local businesses well represented.

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

Fourth Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market held Nov. 22

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The fourth annual Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market was held on Sat. Nov. 22 at the…

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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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

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Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

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.

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.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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