Wingham Advance Times

A flair for the written word, together with a keen interest in the history of the Great Lakes, have combined to create the perfect storm – the inspiration behind three historical fiction novels written by a local author.

The Wingham Firefighters' Association hosted its annual Canada Day Fireworks on July 1 at the ball diamond in Wingham. The event was, as always, well attended and the fireworks show was enjoyed by all.

Educating residents on fire bans and fire permits was top of mind for Fire Chief Guy Gallant at the June 27 council meeting.

Saturday morning began with torrential rains and threats of thunderstorms. Still, the Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) and hundreds of supporters showed up at the Wingham Airport, ready to host their biggest fundraising event despite the weather wo

The municipality’s auditor says Morris-Turnberry is in a “much better financial position” today than it was a few years ago.

On June 20, a fire was reported at a farm outside of Brussels at approximately 12 p.m. The barn that was aflame was destroyed in the blaze. Cranbrook Farms’ owner, Joe Terpstra, posted the following statement on Facebook following the incident; “We want to extend a huge thank you to our family, frie

WINGHAM – If you were near the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Friday evening and thought you heard Neil Diamond singing, you weren’t imagining things, well, not really.

The Fresh Wind Revival Centre, in partnership with Jamie Fischer – Wingham’s Remax Realtor, hosted the church’s second annual Touch-a-Truck event at the church on Lloyd Street on June 24.

A recent study shows that Wingham is one of the more affordable places to live in Ontario.

Critically acclaimed Cree author, playwright and musician Tomson Highway joined award-winning Haudenosaunee actor Graham Green and internationally renowned Anishinabe artist Jeffrey “Red” George at Dark Horse Winery in Grand Bend for “An Evening with Tomson Highway & Friends,” part of Huron Waves Mu

Paul Cronin and Dwight Leslie of the Teeswater Medical Centre committee were guests at the Formosa Lions’ June meeting. Cronin and Leslie provided the Lions with an update on the project’s progress. At the meeting, the Lions presented Cronin and Leslie with a $3,000 donation toward the project. Pict

Royal Homes has made a $25,000 “Gold” level donation toward the Teeswater Medical Centre building project. Pictured, from left, at the cheque presentation are: Dwight Leslie (Medical Centre Fundraising Chair), Klaas Jorritsma, Pieter Venema and Doug Kuyenhoven from Royal Homes, and Mike McDonagh (Me

Work at the Teeswater Medical Centre is well underway, both in terms of construction and behind the scenes.

Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd. hosted a live, interactive celebration at the lumber yard in Mildmay on Saturday, June 24, as they commemorated 40 years of serving their local communities with quality lumber products.