LOCAL HEADLINES

After two decades serving the local hobby community, Paris Junction Hobbies will close its doors this fall. Owners Bill and Joan Henwood, along with their son David, announced last week that the business at 300 Grand River Street North will permanently close on October 31, 2025. The couple is retiring, while David is moving on to other commitments.

Marcus Ryan led the Oxford County contingent at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s annual conference.

The New Hamburg Fall Fair is set for Sept. 11-14, and one of the signature events is the ambassador competition. Five young Wilmot Township residents have put their names forward in hopes of winning the prestigious title. 

Stratford’s first official cricket pitch opened Monday, Aug. 25, and while the day began with light rain, by the time the first ball was bowled, the sun was shining on spectators.

Over the next few days, Stratford residents will notice a sharp increase in Lake Victoria’s water-levels – just in time for the city’s 28th Rotary Dragon Boat Festival on Sept. 13.

The Norfolk County Fair is gearing up for another fantastic season, and they are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team. From event support roles to part-time contract positions, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in one of Norfolk’s most beloved events, now in its 185th year.

Members of Wilmot Township council received a staff report at Monday night’s council meeting highlighting an estimated cost of $78,000 to install nine statues on township grounds in Baden.

New Glendale principal was a graduate of the school

Exciting things are happening on Water Street with the opening of a refillery by two well-known local business owners, Angela and Jay MacPherson, owners of Angela Dawn Aesthetics and Medispa.

St. Marys and area residents who look forward each summer to buying fresh corn from Graham’s Sweet Corn stand, a seasonal staple in the Stonetown for more than 60 years, may soon need to look elsewhere after traffic and parking complaints will force the stand to either close permanently or find another location after this season ends.

At just 13 years old, Paris resident Jace Santos is quickly making a name for himself in the world of martial arts. Santos began his journey in combat sports at the age of six, starting with three years of Tae Kwon Do before se

Last week, a gathering took place at Southbridge Care Home’s Courtyard in Goderich for a garden party hosted by Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH).

Tragedy struck Goderich late in the night on August 1 as flames engulfed an apartment building on Nelson Street, prompting a swift emergency response and the evacuation of nearby homes.

Stratford city council approved the tentative 2026 budget deliberation schedule, after a special council meeting on Aug. 13.

For the entirety of what will be his 40-year career at the Stratford Festival, and even before that as a young actor who chose to dedicate his life to the stage, Antoni Cimolino has been enraptured by the magic of theatre.

A Quebec-based data company has confirmed Wilmot and Waterloo Region are potential spots for its next mega centre.

Fair attendance could have hit 8,000 people

For most of our history as a species, the ways in which we have treated our aches, pains, illnesses, infections and diseases was remarkably crude and, in many cases, lacking in scientific understanding.

Jade Orquin spends her days connecting St. Marys residents to the resources they need most, from housing applications to health care, helping people rebuild their lives one step at a time.

As the Labour Day long weekend approaches in Brant County, antique aficionados are eagerly anticipating a unique tradition - the 25th annual Paris Road Antiques Multi-Vendor Antique Market & Artisan Fair taking place from August 29th to 31st. While some locals may link this holiday with the Paris Fair, for numerous antique enthusiasts, the focal point lies in the yearly antique extravaganza on Paris Road.