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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.

It was a sweet return to spring in Paris on Saturday as the Paris Lions Club hosted its annual Maple Syrup Festival. The long-running community favourite brings together residents and visitors for a day of entertainment, local connections and, of course, plenty of pancakes.

Update Five deceased following Norwich Township collision

It’s one small step for man, one giant leap for the Town of Ingersoll. On April 1, the town showed its support for astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

Three near-perfect performances put the St. Marys Lincolns ahead three games to none on the Elmira Sugar Kings, seemingly with all the momentum in their favour.

The Braves have moved one step closer to reaching the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s (PJHL) final four after defeating Woodstock in an exciting Doherty Division Game 7 finale.

The next Region of Waterloo municipal government will likely have a different look at the top following the Oct. 26 provincial elections.

The Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX)’s annual Calves for a Cause auction raised more than $484,000 during this year’s live sale April 1 in the Cow Coliseum at the Stratford Agriplex. Thousands attended to show their support and submit bids on this year’s lineup.

The Provocation Ideas Festival (PIF) is asking what Stratford’s Avon River could become in the years ahead with its newest initiative.

The Multicultural and Heritage Association of Norfolk wanted something new, something fresh, something that represents the county’s multicultural identity.

Another option is being tried to deal with the unhoused in Tillsonburg.

Holidays like Easter are times when many find joy in the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Whether it’s eating fish and chips on Good Friday, hunting for Easter eggs or getting excited for the Easter Bunny to visit with treats, those traditions can shape the holiday experience and make it a little more joyful.

Residents navigating road closures and detours in Paris are being asked to plan ahead and stay informed as the County of Brant moves forward with a series of infrastructure upgrades expected to stretch through the spring, summer and into the fall.