Penetanguishene News

Artist Catherine Waterson, right, explains the creative techniques behind her unique glass pendants to Chris Mack at the Coldwater Gallery.

Five-year-old Maddy Ealey, left, and Emma Reynolds, also 5, enjoy the Canada Day parade Wednesday at Little Lake Park.

Canadians will be showing off their red-and-white pride tomorrow. Canada Day celebrations are scheduled across the region, with activities being... [ more ] Big boats set to invade Penetanguishene Raw horsepower and colour will be abundant in Penetanguishene this weekend, when some of the fastest offshore boats in North America take part in the...

The Reel McCoy, a legendary offshore boat, will be among those cruising Georgian Bay on Saturday, during the 2009 Georgian Bay Poker Run.

Students urge trustees to save their schools last Wednesday. Simcoe County District School Board trustees went round and round on Monday night, unable to agree on a solution regarding the fate of five area high schools.

Works by approximately 30 artists will be on display outdoors when Quest Art School and Gallery presents its second annual Art in the Park showcase.

Students in Penetanguishene Secondary School's Outdoor Environmental Leadership Program had a chance to enjoy "experiential" learning this past school year.

A Penetanguishene church is offering children a chance to combine fun, food and faith in a free week of evening activities next month.

Summer sport booming in Midland and Penetanguishene. [ more ] Sweet appreciation Hundreds of cupcakes were baked, packaged and delivered to local doctors this week by volunteers with the Southern Georgian Bay Physician... [ more ] Midlanda TMs sports history at your fingertips Information compiled on all 98 hall-of-fame ... [ more ] Grey Jays drop ...

Oversized cheque? Got it. A gaggle of politicians? Check. Big smiles and thumbs up for the camera? Absolutely.

Minister of Education Kathleen Wynne, second from left, met recently with Penetanguishene Secondary School students Bekki Richardson, left, Kate Wahl and Jade Huguenin.

Rob McClure, left, and David Ludwig play mismatched roommates Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, respectively, in the Drayton Entertainment production "The Odd Couple." The comedy runs from June 24 to July 11 at the King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene.

Anne Beauchamp said she would cut off her hair if she managed to raise $1,000 prior to walking in the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life on... [ more ] A little off the cop On July 1, the Midland Fire Department and the Midland Police Service will be participating in an event to raise money for the Canadian Cancer... [ more ] Participants in ...

Re: "Schools with highest grad rates face closure," www.midlandmirror.com , June 2. Recently, Lou Brandes, associate director and superintendant of facilities services for the Simcoe County District School Board, submitted a report to trustees recommending the closure of what have been termed small secondary schools in Elmvale, Penetanguishene and ...

Penetanguishene business owner Erin Chapelle is the newest member of the town's economic development committee.

Midland's Simcoe Outreach Services program is closer to being "resurrected," says Mayor Jim Downer.

Wendy Bailey, left, owner of Wendya TMs Jams and Jellies, and her assistant Butterfly Bailey-Laurin display some of the wares they had for sale at their booth at the Penetanguishene Community Market on June 6. More than a dozen vendors displayed their edible goods, as well as plants, flowers, vegetables, meat pies and woven products, on the marketa ...

Arlene Heywood hosted a recent bridal shower for Helen Gillard and Mark Honey, who requested food in lieu of gifts.

Curatorial assistant Jan Gadsdon, left, and camp counsellor Ashley Beck are looking forward to the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum's summer camp, which will include crafts, activities and day trips to such spots as the Collingwood Scenic Caves.

Gennesse Walker-Skace and Bekki Richardson of Positive Students for Students receive a Circle of Honour philanthropic award from Susan Robillard, director of the Huronia Communities Foundation.