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LOCAL HEADLINES


Chaos erupts at meeting after region releases crop-destruction report; contradictions over validity of NDA
The release of a report on the destruction of 160 acres of corn failed to provide the public any detailed information.

Lee Griffi
Oct 3, 2024


St. Marys McDonalds manager wins Roy Kroc Award
The person behind the St. Marys McDonalds recently received an internationally recognized award in honour of McDonalds co-founder Roy Kroc.

Emily Stewart
Oct 2, 2024


King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to five local individuals
Following a nomination and review process here within the riding of Perth-Wellington, a ceremony was held on Sunday, Sept. 29 in Listowel.

Galen Simmons
Oct 2, 2024


Pyramid Recreation Centre pool to close for seven months for major renovations
The Town of St. Marys will incur a major, unplanned expense to address the serious deterioration of equipment in the aquatics centre.

Galen Simmons
Oct 2, 2024


An open discussion with the mayor about tax increases
Most Tillsonburg residents were shocked when they opened their tax bills last month and saw a larger-than-expected increase.

Jeff Helsdon
Oct 2, 2024


Legion celebrates 95 years
A bit of the past, along with the present, were part of the 95th anniversary celebrations for the Tillsonburg Legion on Sept. 28.

Jeff Helsdon
Oct 2, 2024


Woodstock woman wants encampment near her backyard dismantled
City and mayor say their hands are tied

Lee Griffi
Sep 27, 2024


Woodstock Hospital suffers another privacy breach
Those affected have no idea what information was released

Lee Griffi
Sep 27, 2024


Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show kicks off on Oct. 8
The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, the third largest fair in Ontario, is raring to go Oct. 8-14.
Chris Abbott
Sep 26, 2024


Terry Fox Run gives people hope
In 1980, Terry Fox began his cross-country Marathon of Hope, running marathons to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
Chris Abbott
Sep 26, 2024


Wilmot mayor and Fight for Farmland have questions after report on crop destruction released
The Region of Waterloo released a report on the destruction of a soon-to-be-harvested corn crop in Wilmot Township

Lee Griffi
Sep 26, 2024


Tampon Tuesday event held in St. Marys
Many people are unaware that menstrual-hygiene products are one of the most requested yet least donated items at local food banks.

Wendy Lamond
Sep 25, 2024


St. Marys DCVI holds Terry Fox Run raising money for cancer research
On Friday Sept. 20, St. Marys DCVI held its annual Terry Fox Run.

Wendy Lamond
Sep 25, 2024


St. Marys BIA calls for artists to help beautify downtown utility boxes
Local artists and those with a connection to St. Marys will soon have an opportunity to help beautify downtown.

Galen Simmons
Sep 25, 2024


Simple Dreams once again feeding joy to the community with Thanksgiving Giveaway
With the rising cost of food & food insecurity on the rise, it has become harder and harder for many families to afford Thanksgiving dinner

Galen Simmons
Sep 19, 2024


Long-awaited ramp for police HQ tendered under budget
The long-awaited accessibility ramp to the Stratford Police Service’s downtown headquarters has been approved under budget.

Connor Luczka
Sep 19, 2024


G2G officially opens the Blyth Tunnel for trail users
The Goderich to Guelph Rail Trail (G2G) Rail Trail Experience is a charitable organization that maintains and develops the trail. Its...
Kate Smith
Sep 19, 2024


Goderich efforts raise over $18,000 for Parkinson’s Walk 2024
The annual walk held on Saturday, September 7 was a rainy, windy and cold day to start with but the walkers in Goderich braved the weather.
Contributed
Sep 19, 2024


Council endorses plan to revitalize downtown St. Marys’ Lind Park
The Town of St. Marys will apply for federal funding to revitalize an underutilized park downtown.

Galen Simmons
Sep 18, 2024


St. Marys council endorses agreement to move Service Ontario to Municipal Operations Centre
Though it hasn’t yet been finalized by the province, St. Marys council has signalled its intent to renew an updated service agreement.

Galen Simmons
Sep 18, 2024
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