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Arts & Entertainment

Highland Dancers successful at ScotDance Canada National Championship

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Two students from the Adele Campbell School of Highland Dance in Harriston competed in the ScotDance Canada National Championship in Ottawa July 5-8.

Perth East Twinning Committee leads visit to Neresheim, Germany

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Township of Perth East recently returned from a memorable and meaningful visit to its twinning town, Neresheim, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two communities.

Heritage theme for Aug. 2 Homecoming Parade

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce, Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Fun for all ages; kids, senior, sports events at Listowel’s 150th

Rachel Hammermueller July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Homecoming celebration will feature events and activities for attendees of all ages.

Next Blyth Art Gallery exhibit The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton, opening this weekend

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The show, by Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, opens on Saturday July 26, with a reception at 4:30 p.m.

The Blyth Centre for the Arts received $125,000 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program, which will help to fund the Blyth Festival’s 2025 season. From left, are Blyth Festival General Manager Rachael King, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson presenting the funds from the provincial program and Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt. (Contributed photos)

Blyth Festival, Huron-Bruce groups receive $524,012 in grant funding

Denny Scott July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Organizations and initiatives across Huron and Bruce Counties, including the Blyth Centre for the Arts and the Blyth Festival received a total of $524,012 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program recently.

Country stars join the celebration at Hayloft Music Festival

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, News

LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.

The North Huron Recreation Summer Day Camp began July 2

Cory Bilyea July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Themed weeks, day trips, arts and crafts, fun games and activities keep the 5-7 and 8-11-year-old participants active and busy all summer.

Belmore Homecoming a success due to ‘countless hours’ from volunteers

Submitted July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

“Countless hours of working, considering and deciding have resulted in a wonderful community event,” Homecoming committee officials state in a post-event press release.

Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19

Midwestern Newspapers July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.

Bark and Bite fundraiser for Milverton Dog Park a success

Heather MacEwen July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The first of three fundraisers in support of the Milverton Dog Park was held July 10 at Perth East…

Shuttle service will be available for Hayloft Music Festival

Midwestern Newspapers July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, News

LISTOWEL - Concert-goers planning to attend the Hayloft Music Festival, a featured event during Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations from Aug.  1 to 3, are encouraged to take advantage of free shuttles to and from the concert venue.

Four contestants set to vie to be Listowel Fair Ambassador during opening night ceremonies

Heather MacEwen July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Listowel Fair Ambassador Competition is set to take place following the 7 p.m. opening night…

LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County. 

South Bruce Fire holds Summer Safety Station at Teeswater Ball Diamonds

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the public were invited to participate in fire safety activities.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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