LOCAL HEADLINES

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.

The cabbage rolls were the first to sell out at the Multicultural Food Festival on June 7. Then the donated desserts. “Also half of our perogies,” said festival co-coordinator Jon Kloepfer, noting the other half would be arriving soon.

Wilkinson rejuvenated to make the city safer

It may not have been the biggest announcement of the day, but the news of a nearly $400,000 grant for the Township of Wilmot is a boost for a municipality in tough financial shape.

TurtleFest was another success, setting records in several different ways over the weekend.

Canada’s largest outdoor, freshwater pool is nearly ready to welcome visitors for the 2025 season! The St. Marys Quarry will open on Friday, June 27, offering daily swims from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) marked the completion of its Patient Room Rebuild Project at St. Marys Memorial Hospital with a grand-opening celebration on June 11.

Saturday’s Norfolk County Fairground Festival – the Beer & Beach Edition - presented by Edward Jones was a celebration of music, food and fun at the Norfolk County Faigrounds in Simcoe.

In addition to raising awareness within the community about military service, Homes of Heroes aims to highlight Paris Branch 29 of the...

In a first-of-its-kind event, students from all three Stratford high schools, Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS), St. Michael Catholic Secondary School and Nancy Campbell Academy, gathered to participate in a collaborative United Nations simulation, aimed at fostering global thinking, diplomatic skills and leadership among youth.