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LOCAL HEADLINES


Oxford County digging out from snowfall not seen in years
Woodstock and Ingersoll applaud staff efforts

Lee Griffi
Feb 27, 2025


Two assaults at Woodstock high schools
Victims sustained serious injuries as young offenders face charges.

Lee Griffi
Feb 27, 2025


Lincs set record with 18th straight win; streak ends in Waterloo
It would be understandable if the results of the St. Marys Lincolns’ most recent two games have given fans whiplash.

Spencer Seymour
Feb 26, 2025


Jacobs Liquidation hosts official ribbon cutting for new location
The wait is over for Deanna and Craig Jacobs and staff as they held their opening Feb. 21 for Jacobs Liquidation at its new location.

Wendy Lamond
Feb 26, 2025


The Coldest Night of Year raises money for the Outreach Program and Nourish Market
The St. Marys Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser saw 145 walkers and 30 teams raise more than $45,155 for important local causes.

Wendy Lamond
Feb 26, 2025


Four candidates go head-to-head in provincial debate
Ahead of the provincial election on Feb. 27, four candidates went head-to-head in a debate

Connor Luczka
Feb 24, 2025


City budget passes; tax rate to increase 5.46 per cent this year
Property taxes will increase by 5.46 per cent this year after a months-long-debated budget finally passed this month.

Connor Luczka
Feb 21, 2025


Local Community Food Centre hosts roundtable discussions on issues ahead of election
It’s hard to have a discussion on affordability and not talk about a universal livable income, Kathy Douglas said.

Connor Luczka
Feb 21, 2025


Town council supports community pantry
Tillsonburg is one step closer to another option for those who have food insecurity.

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025


Canadians missed out on Flag Day
A day of national importance came and went with little fanfare, and most Canadians didn’t even know it existed.

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025


United Potato Growers of Canada GM gives industry update at 2025 Canadian Potato Summit
It was a record crop for potatoes this year in Canada. That was one of the main highlights Victoria Stamper.
Tamara Botting
Feb 20, 2025


Province announces increase to farmer support program
The Ontario government announced a substantial Risk Management Program increase at a Eden farm last Tuesday.

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025


Schooley Orchards Ltd. honoured with provincial Farm Family Excellence Award
A number of Ontario’s farmers were honoured with Excellence in Agriculture Awards at the Royal Winter Fair in November 2024.
Tamara Botting
Feb 20, 2025


Issues shaping Ontario’s election
As Ontarians head to the polls for the upcoming provincial election on February 27
Kate Smith
Feb 20, 2025


Doug Fines honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Doug Fines, owner of Huronia Welding and Industrial Supply and life-long volunteer is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation...
Kate Smith
Feb 20, 2025


Grant Haven Media partners with Paris Independent
“Start the Presses!” was the big headline in the Saturday, Feb. 15 online edition of The Paris Independent.

Stewart Grant
Feb 19, 2025


Town to work with high-school students on Lind Park upgrades
St. Marys council has approved a partnership between the town and the AMBSB's specialist high skills major program.

Galen Simmons
Feb 19, 2025


CBHFM announces 2025 inductees
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s (CBHFM) class of 2025 will consist of six new inductees.
St. Marys Independent Staff
Feb 19, 2025


CAMI lays off nearly 80 workers
Union blindsided by move from General Motors calling it “brutal”

Lee Griffi
Feb 13, 2025


Woodstock business organizations holding business safety workshop
Survey also open to gather information on potential tariff effects

Lee Griffi
Feb 13, 2025
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