BLYTH - This summer, the Blyth Festival’s comedy Dry Streak by Leeann Minogue features a cast that includes one of the most pedigreed actors in Canadian theatre alongside a young performer for whom this particular stretch of rural Ontario is home.
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Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent
WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
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.
Flags lowered to recognize passing of former councillor
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie announced the passing of Douglas Bell, a three member of council and a long-time municipal staff in a May 27 press release.
Hanover fire department receives $25,000 memorial donation
HANOVER - The Town of Hanover Fire Department recently announced an “extraordinary and deeply meaningful donation” made by Barb Schlatman and family in memory of retired Deputy Chief Joe Schlatman (#89).
Taste of Togetherness attracts large crowd in inaugural year
WINGHAM – The first annual Taste of Togetherness festival was held May 30, at the Wingham Branch…
Turn Dirt to Donations raises thousands for local teen’s recovery
WINGHAM – Montgomery Bus Lines, along with many company members and community volunteers,…
April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent
WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…
Wingham’s Walk for Alzheimer’s raises $37,000 over the weekend
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s took place on May 30. Approximately 80 community…
Wingham Lions Club recognizes two new, two long-standing members
WINGHAM – The Lions Club of Wingham inducted two new members at its recent May regular meeting.…
Western University medical students experience Wingham for Discovery Week
WINGHAM - Three Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (May 25-28) for Discovery Week 2026, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour
Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.
In Photos: F E Madill girls softball
The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…
Howick considering landfill amnesty day, promoting cleanup ahead of homecoming celebrations
HOWICK - As homecoming celebrations approach, the township is considering a “landfill amnesty day” on June 13 to promote property cleanup at no cost.
