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
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‘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
Council receives update on Teeswater Medical Centre project
Work at the Teeswater Medical Centre is well underway, both in terms of construction and behind the scenes.
Bluewater District School Board honours local school volunteers
The regular board meeting on June 20 featured the return of a popular Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) year-end tradition.
Vaping a growing concern for Grey Bruce Public Health
A presentation by Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, on the Tobacco Enforcement Diversion Program, provided an overview of the health unit’s Smoke-Free Ontario Act school offence reporting program.
Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd. celebrates 40th anniversary
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.
Chepstow Lions Family Funfest Weekend draws 14 teams
The annual Lions Family Funfest Weekend at the end of June – this year, June 23, 24 and 25 – sees the population of the hamlet of Chepstow grow from a few hundred to thousands, as out-of-town family members come home for a great weekend.
Happy Canada Day from Valley View
A seniors apartment building in Formosa was a dream of the Formosa Lions Club in the mid-1980s.
Hanover Community Players make donation to nutrition
The Hanover Community Players recently presented the Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP), Grey Bruce, with a $427 donation. The donation was from monies collected through adult ticket sales from the recent production of Mom’s Gift, directed by retired teachers Marg Poste and Nancy Lilliman. Pic
