LOCAL HEADLINES

A proposal that would pave the way for a new 256-bed long-term care home in north Paris generated questions from residents and councillors last Tuesday, with much of the discussion focusing on what future residential development could eventually look like on the remaining lands. County of Brant council held a statutory public meeting June 9 regarding a zoning bylaw

For North Ward Public School's graduating Grade 8 class, a recent trip to Ottawa provided more than just lasting memories with classmates before heading off to high school. As part of the four-day excursion from June 1 to 4, 34 students and four teachers had the opportunity to visit Parliament Hill and step onto the floor of the House of Commons with Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North MP Dan Muys.

The Region of Waterloo met for seven-plus hours last week with water dominating the narrative. What resulted was the approval of more H2O being pumped out of Wilmot Township, but with some protections in place.

“Forty is the new 50.”

The newest member of the Tavistock Braves comes with some serious hockey swagger.

The competitive spirit of community theatre was on full display in Hanover, but it was Goderich Little Theatre (GLT) that walked away the undisputed champions of the 2026 Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) Festival.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its 2025 annual report, highlighting programs and services delivered throughout the year to prevent disease, protect health and promote well-being across Huron and Perth.

While offering many services to its residents and patients, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) and its Foundation is currently working towards bringing an MRI machine to Goderich.

Early on in Lisa Wilde’s career at the Emily Murphy Centre, she sat in a playroom in their Barron Street location, watching a young toddler play.

Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy filed her papers last week to run again as mayor.

The future of one of the area's most recognizable historic landmarks may depend on how many people show up for a community meeting later this month. For decades, the cobblestone walls of the Paris Plains Church have stood as a reminder of the region's pioneer roots. Today, however, the nearly 181-year-old building faces a challenge that has little to do with age and everything to do with sustainability. On June 15 at 7 p.m., community members are invited to gather at the ch

One of Ontario’s largest school boards remains under provincial control but has hired a leader to improve both finances and education.

Two area women recently competed in a gruelling fitness competition in Ottawa.

The Stratford Shakespearean Gardens celebrated its 90th anniversary last week, complete with cake, a fete and perfect garden party weather.

Volunteers and pride workers gathered together Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m., unpacking and preparing the tents at Upper Queen’s Park for this year’s vendors. Tasks were quickly given out and everyone was sent to work, putting together what was going to become Stratford-Perth Pride’s most successful festival to date. Everyone was feeling just how needed this celebration of love was this year.

Oxford County councillors heard emotional pleas on both sides of a plan to purchase property in Woodstock to house what is being called a homeless shelter and support centre.

Delhi Community Health Centre said thank you to the community Saturday afternoon at its first Community Appreciation BBQ.

A staple in the Grand Bend business community has been left in ruins after a fire on Friday, May 22. Firefighters were called to the Moffatt and Powell RONA on Ontario Street South around 2 p.m. According to Lambton Shores fire chief Sean Smith, everyone inside the building at the time made it out to safety.

Theatre Tillsonburg came home from the Western Ontario Drama League with three awards from 11 nominations for its production of Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

St. Marys residents will soon have a new option for travelling across southwestern Ontario and beyond after council approved a bus-stop agreement with FlixBus at its May 26 meeting.