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LOCAL HEADLINES


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


Nurse practitioner hired for hospital ER
A new nurse practitioner for the emergency department at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital has been hired to help tackle wait times.

Jeff Helsdon
Sep 18, 2024


Tillsonburg BIA a leader in post-pandemic recovery
The strength of Tillsonburg’s downtown was reinforced during a year-end presentation by the BIA.

Jeff Helsdon
Sep 18, 2024


U11 Girls Thunder claim ORSA Championship
The U11 Girls Wilmot Thunder win the Ontario Rural Softball Association (ORSA) Championship July 5-7 in Alvinston.

Spencer Seymour
Sep 14, 2024


Woodstock City Council approves more encampment cleanup cash
The ongoing issue of current and abandoned homelessness encampments continues to plague the city and as a result, taxpayers are on the hook

Lee Griffi
Sep 13, 2024


Lincs focused on ‘building good habits’ as new season arrives
The St. Marys Lincolns view the regular season as a 50-step journey in preparing to be the best version of themselves.

Spencer Seymour
Sep 11, 2024


Convenience stores enter the alcohol market
A significant change took place Sept. 5 as convenience stores in Ontario were allowed to start selling alcohol.
Contributed
Sep 11, 2024


Loucks looking to be the next Face of Horror
A local, aspiring makeup artist is using her talents in special-effects makeup for a chance to be recognized by horror-movie greats.

Emily Stewart
Sep 11, 2024


Police will review two protocols after Bradshaw Drive shooting: Chief Skinner
Stratford Police Service Chief Gregory Skinner said that he was shocked when he first heard of the Bradshaw Drive shooting on Aug. 1
Contributed
Sep 4, 2024


Stratford Festival announces 2025 season
The Stratford Festival has announced its 2025 season playbill.
Contributed
Sep 4, 2024


Goderich Minor Baseball hosts U13 championships
Over the weekend of August 24 Goderich Minor Baseball hosted the Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA) U13 championship
Contributed
Sep 4, 2024
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