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Transportation ministry to be consulted on crosswalk

The Red Rock Construction U16 OBA St. Marys Rockies captured the gold medal at the Cardinal Classic tournament in St. Thomas July 4-6.

St. Marys musician Max Smith is looking forward to playing one of his favourite summer festivals, Lucknow’s Music in the Fields.

As wildfires continue to force the evacuation of residents of northern, eastern and western Manitoba to southern cities like Brandon and Winnipeg, one St. Marys resident was on the ground in Brandon assisting evacuees as part of the Red Cross response.

Oscar Martinez’s affable nature has earned him the Spanish nickname ‘Muneca’ - ‘Doll’ in English - among his Sandy Shore Farms compatriots. But for the next year at least, the Mexico City native has also gained the title of ‘Norfolk’s Biggest Jerk.’

Despite bouts of challenging weather, the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games concluded as a resounding success in Brantford and Brant County from July 10 to 13. Lindsay Hamilton and Geno Reda of TSN co-hosted the opening ceremonies at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, delivered a keynote address touching on the theme of unity and perseverance.

As Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae said, pound-for-pound, the Stratford Festival punches above its weight – which is why the Province of Ontario has awarded $250,000 to the local theatre company in one-time funding.

Ongoing generous support from a proud community partner provides the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) Foundation with a $10,000 donation.

SKARB Inc., an innovative building materials company, is pleased to announce it has received a minor variance approval from the City of Stratford, paving the way for a new 30,000 square foot industrial manufacturing warehouse at 9 Humber St.

Goderich Legion Ladies Auxiliary recently made another generous donation to the Goderich Track Rebuild project.

The longest-serving current member of the Ontario Legislature recently reached three decades of public service.

Wine and cheese were merely the appetizers. The main menu items at the Jamaican Liaison Service’s (JLS) Agricultural and Tourism Forum were staple specialties of the Caribbean island nation: sun, sand and surf, and access to a skilled and committed labour force through the Seasonal Agricultural Workers and Ag-Stream Programs.

When Ag Day returned to Hagersville on June 6 as part of the town’s 150th anniversary celebrations, Larry Davis was there for the opening ceremonies, giving the official proclamation as town crier.

Top-notch rodeo and two top country acts are on tap for the Norfolk Rodeo on July 18, 19 and 20. About 8,000 people attended the rodeo last year, making it the county’s largest county’s largest agriculture and country themed event outside of the Norfolk County Fair.

After more than 30 years coaching minor hockey teams in St. Marys, Bob Davis announced the 2024-2025 season would be his last, with Davis retiring from coaching.

The highly anticipated Stonetown Heritage Festival will take to the streets of St. Marys bringing the community together through creativity, culture, entertainment and flavour.

The cause of a fire that injured one residents and displaced others at the Opera House apartment building in downtown St. Marys is still under investigation, the town’s fire chief says.

The Norfolk Pro Rodeo is back for another year! On July 18, 19, and 20, you can expect a fun-filled weekend of rodeo and country fun. This event has quickly become one of the can’t miss events of the summer here in Norfolk County. Remember the dates and be sure to put them in your calendar so you don’t miss out on this fun annual event at 2454 Nixon Road.

As the Downtown Dig continues to reshape the core of Paris, residents and visitors are reminded to stay alert for temporary road closures, traffic delays and active construction throughout the area — all part of a long-term infrastructure upgrade that will keep the town moving for the next 75 to 100 years.

First week already full for clinic