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LOCAL HEADLINES


Broken Rail wins bronze at Brewing Awards
The beer at Broken Rail Brewing has received heaps of praise from locals and visitors alike ever since it opened back in 2020.

Stewart Grant
Jan 22


A sit down with Woodstock’s mayor – Part 1
Homelessness continues to plague the city.

Lee Griffi
Jan 16


Town of Ingersoll to Launch Downtown Enhancement Plan
The Town of Ingersoll has launched a Downtown Enhancement Plan to “strengthen the future of the downtown core.”

Lee Griffi
Jan 16


Area fire departments receiving provincial cancer-prevention funding
The Ontario government is investing $30 million over three years to provide support for cancer-prevention initiatives.

Lee Griffi
Jan 16


Townhome development approved for Tavistock
Thirty-four townhomes will be built in Tavistock in the near future, but not all of them are going to have for-sale signs until 2027.

Lee Griffi
Jan 16


Tavistock’s Houle improves MMA record to 3-1
Reeve Houle’s budding mixed martial arts (MMA) career continued to progress when, on Dec. 14, the Tavistock native earned a second-round total knockout (TKO) win over William Gunn.
Houle spoke to the Gazette about his most recent fight, saying he found success thanks to his patience and consistency.

Spencer Seymour
Jan 16


Coldest Night of the Year returns to St. Marys Feb. 22
Help bring change to our community one wintry step at a time!
Contributed
Jan 15


St. Marys library board approves adjusted draft 2025 budget following signing of Perth South library services agreement
According to a report presented to the library board at its Jan. 9 meeting, Perth South has agreed to pay St. Marys $50k annually until 2030

Galen Simmons
Jan 15


Stratford’s Diane Sims to be appointed as member of Order of Canada
In recognition of her tireless work as an accessibility advocate and as a journalist and author shedding light on important issues

Galen Simmons
Jan 10


Stratford’s iconic Shakespearean Gardens on the road towards heritage designation
After 88 years, the iconic Shakespearean Gardens located beside the Perth County courthouse will be formally recognized for its historical

Connor Luczka
Jan 10


Mayor provides insight into exciting initiatives in coming year
Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy reflected on the successes of the past 12 months and provided insight into the coming year

Jeff Helsdon
Jan 9


December donations helped local families in need
The town of Tillsonburg turned up to take care of its own throughout the month of December.

Robin Krafft
Jan 9


Fate of Memorial Arena remains in the balance
As a result of safety concerns and aging infrastructure, Goderich Town Council recently made the decision to close the doors
Kate Smith
Jan 9


Domino’s Pizza in Goderich sets new record with Presents for Pizza campaign
In its fifth consecutive year running, Domino’s Pizza in Goderich had a successful Presents for Pizza campaign.
Kate Smith
Jan 9


Local minor hockey coach in need of kidney donor; Girls hockey tournament aims to raise awareness
A hockey tournament and the search for a kidney may not seem to have much in common, but the two will come together this weekend

Lee Griffi
Jan 9


Wilmot councillor leaves his own townhall; Procedural questions arise on whether the meeting became an official town affair
No one knows if the recent Ward 4 townhall meeting should be considered legitimate township business.

Lee Griffi
Jan 9


Wilmot councillor leaves his own townhall
No one knows if the recent Ward 4 townhall meeting should be considered legitimate township business. What is certain is Saturday’s event created controversy among councillors.

Lee Griffi
Jan 9


Wellesley council approves 2025 draft budget, in principle, with 3.94 per-cent levy increase, growth inclusive
At its final budget meeting of the year on Dec. 18, 2024, Wellesley council approved in principle the township’s draft 2025 budget with a 3.94 per-cent levy increase – down more than one per cent from the initial 4.99 per-cent levy increase proposed in the budget’s original draft.

Galen Simmons
Jan 9


Wildwood Labs releases first-ever hemp stick to be sold on recreational market
A local hemp producer and manufacturer of CBD topicals officially launched its flagship hemp-stick product.

Galen Simmons
Jan 8


St. Marys downtown service location review resumes after nearly two-year pause
On Dec. 18, 2024, the town’s downtown service location review advisory committee met for the first time since March 2023

Galen Simmons
Jan 8
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