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LOCAL HEADLINES


Buy a pumpkin, support the Juravinski Cancer Centre
Jessica Durka and her husband James had good reason to start their Juravinski Cancer Centre pumpkin fundraiser in Waterford seven years ago.
Chris Abbott
Oct 10, 2024


Boil water advisory issued
Southwestern Public Health has issued a boil water advisory for an area in the Town of Tillsonburg

Jeff Helsdon
Oct 9, 2024


Algonquin Media to launch St. Marys Life & Times series on YouTube
Local producer and filmmaker Evan Phoenix is launching a brand-new television series focused entirely around Stonetown on YouTube.

Galen Simmons
Oct 9, 2024


New St. Marys events coordinator a familiar face for locals
Those seeking guidance from the Town of St. Marys in organizing events may recognize the town’s new events coordinator.

Galen Simmons
Oct 9, 2024


St. Marys Community Players to stage The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Beginning Oct. 17, St. Marys Community Players is performing the entertaining and hysterical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Julia Paul
Oct 9, 2024


Keeping their memories alive: locals to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Oct. 15
It can be near-impossible to talk about the loss of a child, especially when that child is an infant or still in utero.

Galen Simmons
Oct 4, 2024


Fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation celebrated in Stratford
On the front lawn of the Falstaff Family Centre in Stratford, a sacred fire was kept burning all day on Sept. 30.

Connor Luczka
Oct 4, 2024


Fire Prevention Week: Best way to survive a fire
Fire Prevention Week in Ontario runs from October 6 until October 12.
Kate Smith
Oct 3, 2024


Flyers earn first win of the season with a convincing 5-2 victory over Walkerton
The Goderich Junior Flyers are six games into their 2024-25 season, currently holding a 2-4 record.
Contributed
Oct 3, 2024


A Duc ascends the throne: New grape king announced
Unlike his opa, the new king hasn’t exactly been crowned. And that’s quite alright for Jeff Duc.
Luke Edwards
Oct 3, 2024


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
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