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The 172nd edition of the Tillsonburg Fair promises Monster Trucks, a talent contest, movie stars, the annual ambassador contest, and of course, a midway complete with rides, games and food trucks with favourites like candy floss and saltwater taffy.

St. Marys is taking on some of Ontario’s biggest tourism destinations after its iconic swimming quarry was nominated for Attractions Ontario’s annual Ontario’s Choice Awards.

Abigail Chastney came to see the cows, have some ice cream and hang out with her friend Aubrey Terry-Clarke. She wasn’t expecting to get a science lesson in magnetism.

After weeks of debate, public feedback and hundreds of pages of additional review, County of Brant council has approved a new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS), replacing the municipality's traditional planning framework with what staff describe as a simpler, more streamlined "one-window" development approval process.

Cleanup efforts are continuing at 121 Cavan St. – the site more commonly known as the former file factory property – and the Municipality of Port Hope expects the property owner to pay for costs associated with remediation being undertaken at the municipal level, say officials.

Residents of Cobourg can help people who have been displaced by the ongoing wildfires in northwestern Ontario by participating in a local “10 for 10 campaign.”

There’s a new chief in town tasked with a lengthy to-do list for Cobourg. Learn more about his experience and plans to tackle community concerns in this in-depth coverage.

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Over 200 people turned out on July 15 at Woodstock’s South Gate Centre to ask questions about the future Homelessness Support Centre (HSC) in Woodstock.

For Jason Clarke, his hometown was always the plan.

Wilmot Township council has passed its new official plan, which will come into effect in 2028 and will dictate growth and development in the township over the next 25 years.

The Kinsmen Club of St. Marys says it will not invite Magical Midways back for future Summerfest celebrations after a weekend that saw complaints about ride operations, wastewater disposal and the midway closing a day early.

The Royal Canadian Legion celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 17. In Norfolk County a Legion banner was raised in front of the Town Hall in Simcoe. “Today marks the beginning of a truly monumental weekend as we celebrate the Royal Canadian Legion, formed on this very day 100 years ago,” said James Christison, president of Simcoe Legion Branch 79.

Cleanup efforts are continuing at 121 Cavan St. – the site more commonly known as the former file factory property – and the Municipality of Port Hope expects the property owner to pay for costs associated with remediation being undertaken at the municipal level, say officials.

Cobourg Police Service (CPS) Chief Chris Leather says he’s starting his new role with “humility, gratitude and a full heart.”

A study is examining the possibility of expanding Tillsonburg’s Livingston Centre.

In Dashwood, tug-of-war has long been a tradition that has lasted generations through Friedsburg Days. That tradition is now helping send a local youth team overseas to represent both their community and their country. The Bluewater Youth Tug-of-War team is gearing up to compete in the annual GENSB International Junior Tug-of-War Tournament for a second time, which is taking place in Switzerland on Saturday, Aug. 29. The tournament is hosted annually by the founding members

County of Brant staff say they are planning to pause major portions of the Downtown Dig construction project in 2027, providing a much-needed reprieve for downtown businesses that have endured two consecutive years of significant disruption.

With a wide smile on his face, Blake Smith – Cobourg’s member of the Calder-Cup-winning Toronto Marlies – was determined to share the championship feeling with as many people as possible around Cobourg during his day with the cup on Monday, July 27.