In my last column I wrote about a negative word – “stigma.” Since then, I have thought plenty about this negative word. You see, since I have been diagnosed as having dementia in 2013, I have resolved not to use negative words and hope that the people of my neighbourhood treat me equally and follow
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To boldly go where no one has gone before…
The loss of the sub Titan, and the five people aboard, during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, has raised a lot of questions about the commercialization of what many regard as the grave of the more than 1,500 people who lost their lives when the ship sank in 1912.
Bigger isn’t always better
Merger. For a six-letter word, it is a heavy one. It’s a word that, more often than not, leads to more harm than good for the two entities that are combining.
Power Workers’ Union donates to Wingham hospital
The Power Workers’ Union Bruce Site Equity Committee recently presented the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation with a $7,275 grant, which will aid with the upgrade of the chemistry analyser in the lab. “The chemistry analyser is the workhorse of the lab conducting all the medical tests for pat
New novel focuses on the Great Storm of 1913
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.
IN PHOTOS: Wingham’s 2023 Canada Day Fireworks
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.
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.
