Month: September 2024
Decision on school boundaries in North Perth deferred
There are capacity concerns at Listowel Eastdale and North Perth Westfield.
Scoreboard, May 31
The New York Rangers advance to the NHL Eastern Conference Final, after a 6-2 win over Carolina in game 7 of the second round series Monday night.
Fundraiser for Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey
Walking a mile in high heels to raise awareness.
Owen Sound providing house to Ukrainians fleeing war
Owen Sound council agreed Monday to lease the house it owns beside the Tom Thomson Art Gallery to house Ukrainian women and children fleeing the war in their country. A report to city council Monday night said the city property, known as the Rice House, has been unused for three years. It will be leased […]
Owen Sound council passes new water rates, some vote against
Water rates are going up by five per cent in Owen Sound this year and combined water and sewer bills will increase by about $5.60 per month, starting in July. Water rates are expected to increase by an estimated six per cent in 2023 and every year thereafter through 2030, a report to city council […]
St. Mary’s split pool play games at OFSAA championship
The St. Mary’s Mustangs’ provincial podium dreams ended with a controversial sudden-death overtime goal Monday afternoon at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) boys’ A/AA field lacrosse festival. Twelve of the province’s top lacrosse clubs have gathered at the Kiwanis Soccer Complex for the two-day provincial high school championship. St. Mary’s entered the […]
Redevelopment of former psychiatric hospital site endorsed by committee
One of London’s largest redevelopment projects, planned for a 58-hectare site in the east end, earned two unanimous endorsements from city politicians Monday night.
City hall briefs: Mileage rate, Hyde Park apartment
The corporate mileage rate for London city councillors and others at city hall who drive personal vehicles for work may climb to 59 cents a kilometre on July 1.
Lifeguard shortage means reduced hours at city pools this summer
With Londoners getting a preview of steamy summer conditions this week, city hall says it’s having trouble recruiting staff for its outdoor pools that open July 1.
Letters to the Editor: May 31, 2022
Pick which winner?