Brian Raper didn’t just write about Cargill, he was the community’s biggest cheerleader, the self-described “Ambassador of the Magical Village of Cargill, Lover of Life and Laugh, and Collector of Hugs.”
Music
Alzheimer Society welcomes support for Walk for Alzheimer’s
With spring now underway, the Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth is once again urging the community to support the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, set to take place on May 28.
CD benefitting Homes for Heroes now available for purchase
BROCKTON – The number of military veterans who are homeless touched the hearts of two local musicians with military connections, Tom Traversy and Pat “PJ Mack” McNinch.
Concert sells out Wingham Town Hall Theatre, believed to be a first for the venue
WINGHAM – The rescheduled show in Wingham featuring The Washboard Union drew what is believed to be the largest crowd ever to the quaint theatre inside the Wingham Town Hall Theatre, the seats filled to capacity with fans young and old.
Red plaid shirts, men in kilts hit the stage in Wingham
The Mudmen wowed the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday night with their much-anticipated return to the stage, adoring fans of the Celtic rock band quickly filling the seats for the long-awaited return of live music to downtown Wingham.
Integrity commissioner presents report at Brockton council meeting
It’s a busy time for Brockton, reflected in a full agenda at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
Not all heroes have homes – two local musicians plan to change that
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.
Mixed reactions follow papal remorse
Pope Francis told a delegation of Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit people that he was sorry for some bad apples who ran the residential schools, but he fell short of apologizing on behalf of the church for the horrors that happened behind closed doors at these institutions.
Axe ‘N Gear celebrates 15 years of all things music
Axe ‘N Gear Music, the area’s largest music store, just celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Grey Bruce Singers plan February return
Christmas is a time for music and the Grey Bruce Singers (GBS) really missed being able to perform for their audiences for these past two years.
Walkerton musician releases second album
Pat McNinch, known in music circles as PJ Mack, is no stranger to the recording studio.
Live music returns to Southwestern Ontario
The lights dimmed in the theatre; the electrified anticipation quickly changing as people rose to their feet, erupting in deafening applause, as legendary singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie emerged from backstage, greeting her audience with a huge smile that felt like a warm hug.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week awards 13th annual prize to local vet
On June 12, the OVC Class of 2021 virtual veterinary oath ceremony took place. The GBFW committee was delighted to watch this ceremony and to announce that Dr. Heather Reinhardt is the recipient of the 2021 award.
Brussels resident Lyndon John X brings home reggae Juno award
HURON COUNTY – Brussels resident Lyndon John X has won a Juno award for the self-produced,…
Ontario reduces list of essential workplaces
Ford: ‘If you are not an essential business, you need to close your doors’ TORONTO — The…
