LOCAL HEADLINES

Police are hunting for a Friendly City Man wanted on several human trafficking-related offences following an investigation by the London Police Service Human Trafficking Unit.

It may not be a huge surprise that a farmer like Joe Whitty enjoys the spring. After all, that’s the time of year when the soil comes back to life and the crops start growing. The world regains colour and sound as the animals come out of their winter slumbers.

Community was a stand-out theme at the official grand opening of peopleCare’s new facility at 32 William St. S. on June 25.

Norfolk County’s Station 6 hosted the annual Norfolk County Firefighters Pump Competition in Courtland Saturday.

Accolades were aplenty as the town honoured the man hailed as the keeper of Lake Lisgar at its Citizen of the Year ceremony on June 26.

Bob Davis, a staple behind many St. Marys Minor Hockey benches for more than 30 years, announced at the end of the 2024-2025 season that it would be his final campaign as a head coach.

The Town of St. Marys has announced the promotion of deputy fire chief Phil West to the position of fire chief and director of emergency services for the town effective June 30.

Congratulations to Connie Douglas for being recognized with the provincial 2025 Senior of the Year award. The award gives each municipality in Ontario the chance to honour one outstanding community member who plays a vital role in shaping our town by volunteering countless hours of their time and by making our community better for all.

Grade 12 Paris District High School graduate Trudeau Gulati has been named this month’s Athlete of the Month. A well-rounded athlete, Trudeau enjoys participating in a variety of sports and thrives on learning new skills. He particularly excels in tennis, soccer, badminton, basketball, and cross-country running.

Justine Styles told Stratford city council on June 23 that she came to Stratford for a reprieve – a reprieve from abuse and hopelessness.

John Kastner, the former general manager of the Stratford Perth Museum, called the decision the ad hoc Grand Trunk renewal (GTR) committee made at its June 16 meeting an important one for the Festival City.

Closed in 2018 due to the arena’s aging ammonia-based refrigeration system, the facility did remain open for floor-based sports such as ball hockey and shuffleboard.

The Huron Chamber of Commerce has launched a new series Chamber@Work that complements the Chamber’s popular Business After Five events.

It was a brief groundbreaking ceremony on the grounds of Tri-County Mennonite Homes’ (TCMH) Nithview Home during a heat wave, but the celebration of what will be a new, modern long-term care home carried on inside.

Canada Day promises to be a busy one for those looking for a way to celebrate our country’s heritage.

While it may not be as visible in a small town like St. Marys as it is in larger cities, nearly one in four Canadians live in a food-insecure household, which means they struggle to access adequate food due to financial constraints.

On Saturday, June 7, the St. Marys Healthcare Foundation hosted the Built for Tomorrow Gala at the Pyramid Recreation Centre (PRC).

The Forever Young Festival on June 20 turned back the clock at Market Square with a celebration of seniors that featured music, movement and a strong sense of community spirit. 

There is an increased #OxfordOPP police presence in Town of Tillsonburg for an active Police Investigation.

Canada Day, previously known as Dominion Day, has long been a cherished tradition in Canada, commemorating the birth of the nation in 1867 with the passage of the British North America Act. One town that truly embodied the spirit of this celebration was Paris, Ontario. For years, Paris hosted one of the most vibrant Canada Day festivities in the County of Brant, bringing the community together in a week-long extravaganza of joy and merriment.