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Arts & Entertainment

Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church celebrates a century of outreach, love and history

Rachel Hammermueller October 23, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church (LEMC). Now located at 1205 Tremaine Ave South, its century of existence spans cross-county, congregations and lifetimes – as current members attest to, its foundation, in terms of values, remains the same. 

Third annual Diwali celebration held in Wingham Oct. 19

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Immigration Partnership and Huron Seva Foundation hosted the third annual Diwali…

Art Wall exhibit has avian focus

Submitted October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch welcomes local artist Brenda Korell back to the Art Wall. 

Walkerton Agricultural Society gears up for Little Royal Fair with crowning of ambassadors

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The ambassador competition for the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair, Oct. 17-19, took place on Oct. 7, at the agricultural building.

Walkerton senior card scores

Submitted October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Seniors enjoyed euchre on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the library.

Young at Heart card club scores from Chepstow

Submitted October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW – Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Card Club from Monday Oct. 13 at the Chepstow Lion’s…

Walkerton resident part of variety show food bank fundraiser Oct. 17 – 18

Submitted October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

An evening of sketch comedy and music is in store for audiences of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s next production.

Final swamp tour of the season a success

Submitted October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

It was a full house for the last Greenock Swamp Tour of the season for the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association.

Garden of Poppies project honours veterans

Emily Bowen October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local residents came together on Sept. 23 at the Walkerton Library to create a ceramic Remembrance Garden of Poppies, a public art installation honouring veterans and raising funds for the Royal Canadian Legion.

Autumn Skies

Heather MacEwen October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Rural

Exceptional weather conditions during the last few weeks saw temperatures in Southwestern Ontario…

Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.

Packed house supports community meal program despite competition from Jays

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Despite competing with a Toronto Blue Jays playoff game, over 100 community members packed the Wingham United Church last Sunday to support the Wingham Free Lunch program, run by seven local churches. They raised more than $1,000 through a benefit concert by the Chapelaires.

Witches Walk comes to an end after 14 years of frightening fundraising

Rachel Hammermueller October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After 14 years, the Atwood Witches Walk is coming to an end. Jackie McCourt, long-time event organizer and host confirmed the news to the Banner in early October about the annual all-ages walk through the local woods at Halloween. 

Diwali celebration set for Oct. 19

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Seva Foundation, in partnership Huron County Immigration Partnership, recently announced their upcoming Diwali 2025 celebration, which will take place this year at F. E. Madill Secondary School.

Pumpkinpalooza- Two days of Fall fun in Gowanstown

Heather MacEwen October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, News

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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.

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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.

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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

By Submitted

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

By Submitted

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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