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LOCAL HEADLINES
Lee Griffi
2 days ago
Area fire departments receiving provincial cancer-prevention funding
The Ontario government is investing $30 million over three years to provide support for cancer-prevention initiatives.
Lee Griffi
2 days ago
Townhome development approved for Tavistock
Thirty-four townhomes will be built in Tavistock in the near future, but not all of them are going to have for-sale signs until 2027.
Lee Griffi
Jan 9
Local minor hockey coach in need of kidney donor; Girls hockey tournament aims to raise awareness
A hockey tournament and the search for a kidney may not seem to have much in common, but the two will come together this weekend
Lee Griffi
Jan 9
Wilmot councillor leaves his own townhall; Procedural questions arise on whether the meeting became an official town affair
No one knows if the recent Ward 4 townhall meeting should be considered legitimate township business.
Lee Griffi
Dec 19, 2024
Thomason asks Wilmot council to become an unwilling host; one councillor pushes back against designation
Kevin Thomason isn’t a stranger to delegating at Wilmot Township council meetings.
Lee Griffi
Dec 19, 2024
Oxford County passes 2025 budget
County taxpayers won’t see the sticker shock on next year’s tax bill in contrast to this year.
Lee Griffi
Dec 12, 2024
Wilmot budget presented to council and public; One councillor asking for a detailed report on past financial decisions
The 2025 budget was officially presented to members of Wilmot council and the public who attended
Galen Simmons
Dec 12, 2024
Wellesley Township to take first step in long process for determining what to do with old arena lands
In 2025, Wellesley Township will likely take the first step in what will be a long process for determining what to do with the old Wellesley
Galen Simmons
Dec 5, 2024
Wellesley Township introduces draft 2025 budget with nine per-cent levy increase
Collectively, property owners in Wellesley Township could pay nearly nine per cent more in taxes in 2025 over this year
Lee Griffi
Dec 5, 2024
Massive budget hike proposed for residents of Wilmot Township; draft document carries a nearly 51 per-cent increase
Residents of Wilmot are well aware of the township’s poor financial situation, including extremely low reserves
Galen Simmons
Nov 28, 2024
Mother Flockers Restaurant welcomes New Hamburg area customers into the flock
A new restaurant specializing in fried-chicken dishes made to order with fresh ingredients and whole foods
Lee Griffi
Nov 28, 2024
Confusion and frustration by local businesses surrounding federal government’s tax vacation plan
The federal government’s proposal to implement a tax holiday for Canadians hasn’t been approved yet
Lee Griffi
Nov 21, 2024
Wellesley area seniors benefit from provincial funding announcement
Seniors in Wellesley Township and surrounding areas have been given a funding boost by the provincial government
Lee Griffi
Nov 21, 2024
CAO leaves Wilmot Township; Clark continues double-duty role
Sharon Chamber is no longer an employee of Wilmot Township.
Lee Griffi
Nov 7, 2024
Wilmot ready to take another look at controversial Prime Minister’s Path
Wilmot Township is launching what it hopes will be a new and improved public consultation into the controversial Prime Minister’s Path.
Galen Simmons
Nov 7, 2024
Authors of upcoming book about New Hamburg’s built history win ACO award
Even before its publication, the authors behind a book about New Hamburg’s many historic buildings are being recognized
Lee Griffi
Oct 31, 2024
Shakespeare residents seeking Community Safety Zones
A petition was started in hopes of making Highway 7 and 8 through Shakespeare a Community Safety Zone (CSZ).
Lee Griffi
Oct 31, 2024
Oxford County unveils Housing for All plan
Members of Oxford County council have passed a plan to provide more housing options for residents.
Galen Simmons
Oct 24, 2024
Foxboro Green honours Remembrance Day with display of more than 2,000 handknit poppies
The spirit of remembrance is alive and well among residents of Foxboro Green, a seniors community located in Baden.
Lee Griffi
Oct 24, 2024
Spat over passing of Wilmot strategic plan breaks out at council meeting; member of the public tossed from gallery
Wilmot Township council passed its new strategic plan Monday night, but it wasn’t pretty.
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