Month: June 2024
OHL preseason: London Knights 6, Barrie Colts 5 (shootout)
The London Knights have been lethal on the road in the OHL preseason. Rookie first-rounder Denver Barkey picked up three assists and second-round pick Easton Cowan scored his third goal in the past two games in a 6-5 shootout victory before 1,837 Thursday at Barrie’s Sadlon Arena. The Knights went a perfect 3-0 on the […]
Adult and infant rushed to hospital after serious crash in Elgin County
The driver of an SUV and a baby are in critical condition following a crash involving a grain truck in Malahide Township according to provincial police.
Three more COVID-19 cases reported in Thames Valley schools
Several new positive cases of COVID-19 popped up at Thames Valley schools in the London-area on Thursday.
Third Chatham-Kent resident in a week dies of COVID-19
A 20th Chatham-Kent resident – and the third in a week – has died of COVID-19.
‘It doesn’t end today’: Londoners look beyond inaugural reconciliation holiday
Wearing orange shirts with the message Every Child Matters, London-area residents came together Thursday to mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. On Dundas Place, between Talbot and Richmond streets, hundreds of people gathered for the Turtle Island Healing Walk. A […]
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 1
Pay optometrists fairly, and fast Regarding the article Without fee deal, optometrists to withdraw services (Sept. 1) Ontario pays optometrists a stipend of $47 for each patient visit. This is a third of what other provinces pay optometrists. Despite considerable negotiation, the government of Doug Ford has refused to adjust the outdated stipend to any […]
Official Opening celebrates new Georgian Bay Community School in Meaford
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker helped celebrate the official opening of the new Georgian Bay Community School in Meaford on September 30.
Exploring science-based strategies for environmental dredging windows in Lake Michigan
This summary proceedings provides a detailed report on the presentations and discussions that occurred during a 2021 symposium and workshop on exploring science-based strategies for environmental dredging windows in Lake Michigan.
Saugeen Shores hangs Indigenous painting in Council Chamber
A painting depicting the legacy of residential schools in Canada now hangs in The Town of Saugeen Shores Council Chambers.
PHOTOS: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was observed throughout the London region. Indigenous communities and their supporters came together to honour the children who attended former residential schools, including two in Southwestern Ontario, and to reflect on their painful legacy. The walks, marches and ceremonies also celebrated Indigenous communities and culture and challenged […]