LOCAL HEADLINES

The barn on the farm dated back to 1902, just over 40 years after Don’s ancestor, William Douglas, first settled on the land.

Stratford city council has passed the 2025 budget at the committee level, meaning there is still one more vote before it is officially passe

Stratford city council will soon have to make a decision on the former Normal School and there is at least one buyer interested.

A 44-year-old Stratford resident has been arrested for a handful of charges and is believed to be connected to an ongoing investigation

Data obtained from a parking study has provided Town Staff and Goderich Town Council details on parking availability and usage in the core

Goderich Winterfest will experience a touch of Swiftie fever when Taylor’s Story hits the stage on February 15.

Construction of the Tillsonburg Community Centre renovations and pool updates is on schedule

Parents of young families will rejoice at the announcement of a new daycare, which will help to relieve an ongoing shortage of spots.

On Jan. 18, a smorgasbord of chilis were available to try as the St. Marys Legion held its first-annual Canadian Chili Cookoff.

Stonetown Cheese will be upgrading its cheese-washing process this summer thanks to federal and provincial funding.

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

Homelessness continues to plague the city.

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

The Ontario government is investing $30 million over three years to provide support for cancer-prevention initiatives.

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.

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.

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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

In recognition of her tireless work as an accessibility advocate and as a journalist and author shedding light on important issues

After 88 years, the iconic Shakespearean Gardens located beside the Perth County courthouse will be formally recognized for its historical