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.
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South Bruce’s fire chief reminds residents permits are required for open-air burns
Educating residents on fire bans and fire permits was top of mind for Fire Chief Guy Gallant at the June 27 council meeting.
‘Smeared diapers’: Police investigating Memorial Park mischief
Perth County OPP are investigating an act of mischief that took place at Memorial Park last week.
Three people charged in Listowel drive-by BB gun shooting
Three individuals, including two teenagers, are facing several weapons-related charges following what police are calling a “drive-by shooting involving a BB gun” on June 22.
Wingham Independent MC fundraiser a ‘roaring success’
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
A local connection to Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A.
A few months back, my family was fortunate enough to visit Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
Auditor: Morris-Turnberry in ‘much better financial position’ this year
The municipality’s auditor says Morris-Turnberry is in a “much better financial position” today than it was a few years ago.
Barn fire near Cranbrook, June 20
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
‘Beautiful Noise’ comes to Wingham Town Hall Theatre
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.
Fresh Wind Revival Centre hosts second annual Touch-a-Truck event
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.
Wingham ranked one of Ontario’s most affordable places to live
A recent study shows that Wingham is one of the more affordable places to live in Ontario.
Tomson Highway and friends celebrate Indigenous Day in Huron County
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
Formosa Lions make donation to Teeswater Medical Centre
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
Council approves replacement of air condenser at Mildmay-Carrick Rec Complex
Council has given staff approval to move forward with the replacement of the open air condenser at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex.
Royal Homes makes $25K donation to Teeswater Medical Centre
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
