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County of Brant Mayor David Bailey says he will not seek re-election this fall, bringing an end to what will be eight years in the municipality’s top elected office.

Politicians, housing experts, construction officials and residents of a newly opened apartment complex in Woodstock celebrated Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Woodstock.

The Rotary Club of St. Marys marked a major milestone April 16, hosting its 100th Rural Urban Night at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, an event that brought together residents from across St. Marys and the surrounding Perth County to celebrate agriculture, community connections and a century of change.

After more than two years without GO Train service, Stratford will once again be connected directly to Toronto by rail beginning July 6, this time with what provincial and local officials say will be a permanent, year-round expansion of service.

As City of Stratford staff, consultants and council have worked to get closer to a vision of what a revitalized Grand Trunk could look like, local architect Robert Ritz has developed his own, garnering a huge amount of support from the public. Though his plan has been shared with staff and council, and could perhaps mesh with what they propose, it was not publicly discussed by council – until this week that is.

Wellesley Township council has approved an increase to base pay for the mayor and councillors that will take effect at the start of the next term of council on Nov. 15.

Oxford Conservative MP Arpan Khanna and Kitchener-Conestoga Liberal MP Tim Louis are normally on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to federal issues. What has happened recently is no exception – a reduction in gasoline taxes, floor crossers and now, a majority government after recent byelections.

Music, laughter and a sense of community. It’s what makes the Simcoe Lions Club’s Cabaret Night and Variety Show one of the longest running shows in town. Friday night’s 72nd annual Cabaret at Simcoe Composite School, which included a catered meal, sold out.

When the Apollo missions went to the moon, generations of people were inspired by their display of human ingenuity and perseverance. Now, more than 50 years after humans last stepped onto the lunar surface, humanity is returning to Earth’s only natural satellite. And for the first time in history, a Canadian was part of the crew of trailblazers launching into the final frontier.

Friendly rivalries and community spirit filled the South Huron Recreation Centre as the third annual charity hockey tournament returned.

Organizers are planning for a bigger and better TurtleFest on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20.

More than 1,000 students and teachers gathered at the Burford Fairgrounds last week for the 31st annual Bite of Brant program, a hands-on educational event highlighting the importance of the region’s agri-food industry.

A former developmental support worker with Community Living St. Marys and Area has been charged following the death of a 40-year-old woman at a residence in St. Marys last month.

A former developmental support worker with Community Living St. Marys and Area has been charged following the death of a 40-year-old woman at a residence in St. Marys last month.

While the total cost of the Grand Trunk renewal (GTR) project has been historically cited as being anywhere from $43 million to $300 million, City of Stratford staff believe that the cost born by the municipality would only be a fraction of that – and could result in a relatively low tax levy if spread across many years.

Ontario’s 2026 budget includes several measures that are aimed at lowering costs, encouraging investment and strengthening economic capacity.

The Maple Leaf Chapter IODE Goderich is a caring group of women who come together with a focus on enhancing the quality of life through education support, community service and citizenship programs.

The Tavistock Braves are the 2025-2026 Provincial Junior Hockey League’s (PJHL) South Conference champions for the first time in team history.

Wilmot Township Mayor Natasha Salonen delivered a State of the Township address at Puddicombe House in New Hamburg last week, in front of a crowd of about 100 area residents.

Virtual reality has made the world a different place. Although primarily considered the stuff of gaming, it now has practical, real-world roles in helping students choose a career pathway.