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Motorcyclist killed in buggy collision was 31-year-old Perth County man

Faisal Ali - August 17, 2017

A photograph by an aerial drone of the Wideman property in Hawkesville, after the tornado struck. In the bottom left is the implement shed that was obliterated by the winds, with pieces of debris seen scattered across the fields. [Nate Leis / Submitted]

Tornado cuts swath through farms near Hawkesville

Storm raises questions about Woolwich’s emergency protocol

Storm raises questions about Woolwich’s emergency protocol

St. Clements amateur astronomer plans drive to Missouri to take in the full solar eclipse on Aug. 21

There goes the sun, for a little while

LOCAL NEWS

NEWS

New EP in tow, new band Excuses Excuses set to head out on tour

New EP in tow, new band Excuses Excuses set to head...

Wellesley’s Miranda Schultz is gearing up to compete for the covenant title of CNE Ambassador of Fairs this weekend at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.

CNE a bigger fair and bigger stage for Wellesley ambassador

Firefighters quickly contain small fire at Elmira home

Rebecca Koroll and Chris DeGeer are asking for the public’s input in compiling potential cultural heritage landscapes within Woolwich and Wellesley.

Study looks to residents to provide input on significant landscapes in...

Wellesley man with Asperger’s Syndrome turns to Go Fund Me account for assistance to train service dog

He’s doggedly determined to train up some canine assistance

Canada 150 awards recognize the community-minded in the riding

Canada 150 awards recognize the community-minded in the riding

LOCAL SPORTS

SPORTS

This week sees big swap event for Friends of Hockey, providing equipment for kids

Friends of Hockey works to make the game more accessible

Don Green Memorial slo-pitch tourney spirit not dampened by rain

Don Green Memorial slo-pitch tourney spirit not dampened by rain

Woolwich Wave take top honours at SWORSA

Woolwich Wave take top honours at SWORSA

Field lacrosse players from Woolwich township competed in provincials this past weekend at the Oshawa Civic Athletic Complex in Oshawa. Back row: Megan Hume, Alexis McKenzie and Taylor Schmitt, all from the U13 team. Front, Tavia Cowburn from the U11 team.

Woolwich girls part of contingent with strong showing at lacrosse provincials

The Twin Centre U14 Wildcats won the Ontario Amateur Softball Association peewee C provincial championship last weekend in Stouffville.

Twin Centre U14 softball squad capture provincial title

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ENDURrun is set to begin another outing on Aug. 13

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Township’s role differs in flood vs. tornado warnings

View From Here - August 17, 2017

View From Here – August 17, 2017

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Lefcourtland – August 17, 2017

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VENTURE

ENTERPRISE

Efforts to renegotiate NAFTA got underway this week but could be years before a resolution

Supply management a local hot-button issue with NAFTA

Weather has some crops down, but not out

Huron Digital Pathology CEO Patrick Myles, board members Christine Chamberlain, Savvas Chamberlain, Mike Panayi, Frey Construction president Ryan Martin and board member Ted Dixon broke ground on the new building site on June 27 in St. Jacobs.

Construction paves way for high-tech firm’s move to St. Jacobs

Company a winner at competition hosted by University of Waterloo Velocity program

Mitigating frost damage nets biotech startup $25,000 Velocity prize

Ontario needs regulations of its own for organic producers

THE ARTS

ENTERTAINMENT

In the Heights is the latest production from The Singer’s Theatre, mounted after an intense workshop

Young performers take musical theatre to new heights

Farce now playing at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse determines who’ll be the Lucky Stiff, benefactor or beneficiary

A musical that’s just dying for some laughs

Eddie Glen sets the manic pace in the Drayton Entertainment production of One For The Pot

The farce is strong with this one

Retiring from the farm to the city, a couple finds everything isn’t as it appears in Drayton theatre’s production of Harvest

Meanwhile, back at the ranch … comedy ensues

The mediums are as varied as the message

LOCAL INGREDIENTS

Peanut Butter Mousse Torte

A dessert in keeping with the season

Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad

A tasty, if nontraditional combination

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Dessert

A tasty ice cream dessert is just the thing for the...

Raspberry Almond Baked Brie

Raspberries a perfect pairing with brie

A berry good reason to do some baking

BLOG: View Beyond The Pew

I disagree with Trump’s pastor

Fred Redekop - August 17, 2017

A sabbatical from church, not yet me

Fred Redekop - August 10, 2017

BLOG: Maryhill Community News

Canada 150 recognition for Maryhill residents

Diane Strickler - August 10, 2017

Knights hold Appreciate Night

Diane Strickler - July 26, 2017

Twin Oaks volunteers are appreciated

Diane Strickler - July 24, 2017

Schools out for summer

Diane Strickler - July 18, 2017