In what several participating artists called a necessary and unprecedented idea, the Blyth Festival Art Gallery opened The Rural Queer Agenda show over the weekend, highlighting art from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists from rural communities.
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Huron’s community safety, wellbeing plan identifies emerging issues
Council here approved a report concerning the Huron County Community Safety and Well-being Plan’s (CSWB) recent review and subsequent actions.
Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion a complex, comedic must-see
Blyth Festival’s season opener is a must-see, especially for those uncomfortable with difficult conversations surrounding the oppression of minorities. This could be your soft-launch practice for the next time you have to calmly (or not calmly) correct your uncle over Thanksgiving dinner.
Listowel area Grades 7-8 will relocate to LDSS starting fall, 2026
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved a motion to relocate Grades 7 and 8 students from the North Perth Westfield Elementary School and Listowel Eastdale Elementary School attendance areas to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS), beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
Belmore celebrates 170th anniversary
BELMORE - Hundreds of people, some from as far away as Alberta, gathered in Belmore on the weekend of June 20-22 for the 2025 Homecoming celebrations, marking the community’s 170th anniversary.
Participants share their family heirlooms at WAHS gathering
The June meeting of the WAHS gave opportunities for those present to share some family memorabilia.
Howick Hawks host Listowel Legionnaires June 14 for minor ball day
Howick Minor Ball Day on June 14 at the Gorrie Ball Diamond saw the U18 Howick Hawks host the…
Wingham’s Musical Muskrat Festival brought live music to the banks of Riverside Park June 13-14
The Musical Muskrat Festival took place in Wingham on June 13 and 14 with live music, an artisan…
The Famous Players annual tournament saw golfers teeing-off at Maitland Links Golf Club
Forty nine golfers took part in the fourth annual Famous Players golf tournament on June 14 at the…
Councils receive Bill 17 update
At their June 3 regular meetings, Morris-Turnberry Council and Howick Council both received a report from Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz about the province’s currently circulating Bill 17.
Howick proceeding with Spencetown Road bridge repairs
HOWICK - Council here recently authorized staff to proceed with Spencetown Road bridge repairs.
Community swap event coming to Howick Community Centre
HOWICK - A community swap event will be happening at the community centre here from July 4 to 5.
The Wingham Horticultural Society held Mystery Garden Party June 9
This year’s garden party replaced the usual garden tours due to the late start to the planting season, but was well attended by members of the society who also held a potluck luncheon.
South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour marks 25 years since inception, set for Father’s Day
For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.
Torch Run for Special Olympics kicked off in Wingham June 4
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run began in Wingham, seeing participants from around Huron County taking part in the annual event.
