The greatly anticipated musical performance by The Golden Eagles, a tribute band to The Eagles, featuring Pete Doiron performing as Garth Brooks, once again filled the Wingham Town Hall Theatre with concertgoers, a trend in downtown Wingham that is quickly gaining momentum.
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IN PHOTOS: Pickin’ By The Pond 2023 an ‘outstanding’ success
Cargill’s Pickin’ By The Pond country music festival, July 7-9, got rave reviews, for everything but the weather. And even that didn’t keep people from enjoying the great music and camaraderie in one of the prettiest (albeit on Saturday, one of the soggiest) parks around.
Students shine at Sistema Walkerton’s year-end concert
Sistema Walkerton held its year-end concert at Victoria Jubilee Hall on June 27. The event was an opportunity for family and friends to hear student violin performances.
Mildmay’s Owen Riegling nominated for CMAOntario Rising Star Award
Owen Riegling has a remarkable list of credentials for someone who’s still in what would be the early stages of their career for most musicians.
Sistema Walkerton receives donation from local insurance company
Trillium Mutual Insurance recently announced a $2,000 donation to Sistema Walkerton though its ROOTS Community Fund.
Spirit in the Sky gospel show fills St. Paul’s with music
It started as a plan to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice – a gospel show, by local musicians, at St. Paul’s United Church. That was before COVID put a lot of things on hold.
Amanda Rheaume thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall crowd
Amanda Rheaume “rang the bell” at Victoria Jubilee Hall Saturday night, April 22, in more ways than one.
Grey Bruce Singers donate to Midwestern Rotary Music Festival
Grey Bruce Singers donate to the Midwestern Rotary Music Festival taking place over the next couple of weeks. Margot Hundt and Yvonne Kieffer, both part of the music festival and also Grey Bruce Singers members, receive the cheque from Rotarian Tom Traversy and Christine Bowman, both co-presidents o
Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent
The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
Paul Vickers updates county on OFA initiatives and resources
Paul Vickers, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Grey-Bruce director and executive member, made a presentation April 5 to Bruce County council.
Rotary Music Festival returns to Walkerton on April 17
After a long wait in silence, the music halls will again be alive with the music of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.
Karli June receives three CMAOntario nominations
Last week, it was announced that Listowel’s country singing sweetheart, Karli June, has been nominated for three Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) awards. She has been recognized in three separate categories; Rising Star, Songwriter of the Year (for her song ‘Makes You Pretty’) and A
Amanda Rheaume to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall on April 22
Amanda Rheaume will be performing at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
Gospel show to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice
On April 23 at 1:30 p.m., a group of talented musicians are putting on a gospel show, Spirit in the Sky, at St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton.
Optimists bring harmony to Sistema Walkerton
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club has donated to Sistema Walkerton, a free after-school music program.
