South Huron’s sounds of success
School bands bring home gold, two silvers, and big awards from MusicFest Canada Story and…
Strip brings home OCNA hardware
The Grand Bend Strip and publisher Casey Lessard took home more awards than any other…
Pro beach volleyball
Why you’ll see PVB on the beach this summer PVB Enterprises runs Canada’s largest independent…
Residents say: NO beach volleyball
Ed Fluter is a Grand Bend resident and representative of a new community association supported…
How Lambton Shores got out of its PVB contract
And why council still wants to see beach volleyball in Grand Bend this summer Interviews…
Grand Bend Strip leads OCNA nominations with eight
The Grand Bend Strip leads all community newspapers in Ontario with eight nominations for this…
Future South Huron Accommodation Review Committee meetings
February 4 Hensall Public School February 25 Stephen Central Public School March 4 ARC makes…
“We will not make everyone happy”
2008-09 school populations Source: AMDSB.ca Zurich – 148 (110% of capacity of 135) Exeter –…
Hensall rep: “I don’t want to ship my kids to Exeter”
Joan Bradley is the vice-chair of the Hensall Public School parent council. All three of…
“Closing Exeter PS is an option”
Laurie Russell is the chair of the Exeter Public School parent council. As told to…
“I will go for the best education for students”
Trustee Randy Wagler has unenviable task of deciding schools’ fate Randy Wagler is one of…
Our poker king retains his crown
Richard Webb wins second Canadian Poker Tour title Story and file photo by Casey Lessard…
How to help Haitians
I traveled to Haiti in 2005 with Baptist Haiti Mission Canada, the Canadian arm of…
“Someone knows something.” Who killed Jason Pearson?
Police seek driver, family seeks closure after Jason Pearson’s death near Grand Bend during Not…
The fight to save Zurich Public School
Accommodation Review Committee community representative Tom Roes tells Casey Lessard that Zurich Public School should…
A tough decision
View from the Strip By Casey Lessard I’m sure Gord Minielly is ready to let…
“We have to go ahead.”
Lambton Shores mayor wants low-pressure sewers before infrastructure funding runs dry The Lambton Shores sewage…
“Stop the sewage plant and stop the sewers”
Southcott Pines resident Dr. Carl Belke retired from Brandon University after 31 years teaching chemistry….
Richard Webb: Low-pressure should be the last choice
Industry professional thinks septic tanks are fine, gravity next best option Richard Webb of Stewart…
Grand Bend Chamber honours Paddington’s and Colonial/Gables
The Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce named Paddington’s owner Jen Gaukroger its entrepreneur of the…
The quest to immortalize Grand Bend in song
Inspired by Brian Dale’s Miss Grand Bend, a group of radio listeners is fighting to…
From Shores to Shores
What Grand Bend can learn from a visit to Southampton and Port Elgin Story and…
Teen dies after sofa falls off pickup truck
A South Huron teen died Saturday after he and a sofa fell off a moving…
Art centre at risk of closing doors
Needs supporters to maintain River Road presence Story and photos by Casey Lessard The Grand…
Grand Bend Main Street makeover set to start
Federal and provincial funding means project has to finish by June 1, 2010, but Lambton…
Skip Izon helps rescue 100-year-old ambulance
Story and photos by Casey Lessard Master boat-builder Skip Izon has been working on a…
Good sports in Crediton
Great news for Crediton, where federal and provincial funds will be matched by South Huron…
Life lessons from a late teacher
Bob Teskey was “a good listener and companion.” This week, his wife Barb pays tribute…
A season salvaged at Bonnie Doone
Hotel management sends message of thanks to all those who helped preserve and restore the…
The end of the free Strip
View from the Strip By Casey Lessard It’s no secret that the newspaper business is…
From field to famous fries
Cooks working for one of Canada’s top chefs are peeling potatoes grown in Corbett Marcus…
“The children need it,” principal says of playground
Parents hope for new jungle gym for kids to monkey around on; need to raise…
Long live the king!
Grand Bend gambler Richard Webb will travel globe after winning the Canadian Poker Tour crown…
Who needs local news?
View from the Strip By Casey Lessard You may have seen – or not seen…
Tell me again why we’re in Afghanistan
Alternative View By Lance Crossley Prime Minister Stephen Harper drew heavy criticism earlier this month…
Lucky 13 for Paint Ontario
Focus of annual show is representational art Paint Ontario March 14 to April 5 10…
Tundra swans return
Return of the Tundra Swans March 14 to April 5 10 a.m. to 5 p.m….
Meet Me at the Diner
Meet Me at the Diner Exeter Skating Club Carnival Sunday, March 29 12 and 4…
Playhouse actors need shelter this summer
More than 100 performers, musicians, directors, stage managers and production crew need temporary rental accommodation…
Renowned hoop dancer headlines World Religion Day
World Religion Day Sunday, January 18 2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion (Kevin…
Benguin goes to Hollywood
2009 Grand Bend Winter Carnival Events Guide First Weekend Friday, February 6, 2009 5 to…
“It all happened so fast”
How a day at the beach changed Reagen Robinson’s life Exeter toddler Reagen Robinson’s life…
Looking to the end of the road(work)
By Casey Lessard The end is near for Crediton’s only retailer, and its owners hope…
Schoolyard champs
Story and Photos by Casey Lessard They may not have won the national championship Vanier…
Jack and Gilles went up the hill
View from the Strip By Casey Lessard What a rollercoaster ride of emotions Canadians have…
Perfect propaganda
Alternative View By Lance Crossley One of the most intriguing aspects of the recent struggle…
Looking evil in the eye
By Casey Lessard Similar to the crowd at a Sunday Mass at Our Lady of…
Paul Ciufo nominated for Governor General’s Literary Award
Congratulations to Grand Bend’s Paul Ciufo, who was nominated Tuesday for the Governor General’s Literary…
Down the drain
View from the Strip By Casey Lessard It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but –…
John Mason’s Last Stand
The Dashwood resident isn’t eager to tie into Grand Bend’s sewage line. Are you? Story…
Bluewater tug of war team finishes 11th
The Dashwood-based Bluewater men’s tug of war team, representing Canada at the world championships in…
September 4 to 7 – Bluewater heads to World Tug of War Championships
“It’s time to win gold” Ten-time Canadian champions chase elusive world tug-of-war title September 4-7…
September 6 – Crediton Harvest Family Fun Day
Crediton hosts a Harvest Family Fun Day September 6 at the park. Lots of entertainment,…
John Byrne interview re: Grand Bend beach lifeguards
If it is foreseeable, it is preventable. – Lifesaving Society Canada, Ontario Branch This is…
How much is your child’s life worth?
View from the Strip By Casey Lessard I didn’t ask Richard and Anna Kovar how…