LOCAL HEADLINES

Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy filed her papers last week to run again as mayor.

The future of one of the area's most recognizable historic landmarks may depend on how many people show up for a community meeting later this month. For decades, the cobblestone walls of the Paris Plains Church have stood as a reminder of the region's pioneer roots. Today, however, the nearly 181-year-old building faces a challenge that has little to do with age and everything to do with sustainability. On June 15 at 7 p.m., community members are invited to gather at the ch

One of Ontario’s largest school boards remains under provincial control but has hired a leader to improve both finances and education.

Two area women recently competed in a gruelling fitness competition in Ottawa.

The Stratford Shakespearean Gardens celebrated its 90th anniversary last week, complete with cake, a fete and perfect garden party weather.

Volunteers and pride workers gathered together Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m., unpacking and preparing the tents at Upper Queen’s Park for this year’s vendors. Tasks were quickly given out and everyone was sent to work, putting together what was going to become Stratford-Perth Pride’s most successful festival to date. Everyone was feeling just how needed this celebration of love was this year.

Oxford County councillors heard emotional pleas on both sides of a plan to purchase property in Woodstock to house what is being called a homeless shelter and support centre.

Delhi Community Health Centre said thank you to the community Saturday afternoon at its first Community Appreciation BBQ.

A staple in the Grand Bend business community has been left in ruins after a fire on Friday, May 22. Firefighters were called to the Moffatt and Powell RONA on Ontario Street South around 2 p.m. According to Lambton Shores fire chief Sean Smith, everyone inside the building at the time made it out to safety.

Theatre Tillsonburg came home from the Western Ontario Drama League with three awards from 11 nominations for its production of Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

St. Marys residents will soon have a new option for travelling across southwestern Ontario and beyond after council approved a bus-stop agreement with FlixBus at its May 26 meeting.

Smiles, cheers and plenty of encouragement filled Lions Park on Saturday as the Paris Youth Softball Association (PYSA) hosted its first-ever Challenger Baseball Try-It Day, introducing local families to an adaptive baseball program designed specifically for children and youth living with physical and cognitive disabilities.

After a six-year hiatus, a long-standing Paris tradition returned this spring, giving local students a behind-the-scenes look at the people and organizations that help keep their community running. The Paris Optimist Club's Youth Appreciation Day welcomed eight students from Paris District High School on May 25, providing them with opportunities to meet local leaders, first responders and

The blue-purple tinge to his beard was all the evidence needed to show how valuable the annual Niagara Farm Day event is for Rob Davidson.

It takes a village to grow a fruit.

The community garden located in the green space at the end of Franklin Drive will still be operating this year, despite being terminated by the City of Stratford just last week.

It was back in 1996 when the first-ever Smile Cookie campaign took place to raise funds in support of Hamilton Children’s Hospital.

Every year, starting on the last Sunday of May, is national AccessAbility Week, a week to celebrate and promote the contributions of people with disabilities, the work of accomplices in removing barriers and the ongoing efforts to become a barrier-free nation where all members of society can participate equally.

Focusing on compassion, resilience, mental health awareness and community support, the Mayor’s Luncheon was held at Knights of Columbus Hall in Goderich on May 21.

It will take some time, but staff at the Region of Waterloo will bring a report back to council on what a well-interference committee could look like.