Month: June 2024
Canada’s parks and historic sites offer free admission July 1st
People can enjoy Canada’s historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas for free on Canada Day.
Bruce Power Impact report released
Participants in the Impact in Action event heard how Bruce Power and its clean energy suppliers are affecting the region.
32 COVID-19 hospitalizations, three deaths in London area
The Middlesex London Health Unit confirmed on Thursday two men, one in his 40s and another in his 80s, and a woman in her 90s have succumbed to the virus.
Ontario part of Opioid settlement
A media release from Ontario’s Attorney General says Ontario is part of a $150 million settlement with Purdue Pharma (Canada) in a proposed class action over the opioid crisis.
Seven Stratford and Perth students launch summer businesses
The Stratford Perth Centre for Business helped seven new student-run small businesses launch.
Ontario sets rent guideline for 2023
Ontario’s rent increase guideline for 2023 is 2.5 per cent.
‘You’re kidding’: Dream Home lottery winner in disbelief after clinching grand prize
Sharon Moore was shocked when she answered the phone Thursday morning. Michelle Campbell, the president of St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, was calling with some life-changing news: Moore and her husband Brian won the Dream Home Lottery grand prize. “You’re kidding,” Moore said in response. Campbell, speaking over the phone from a $1.4-million house in […]
Noon Hour Series returns with nine summer concerts
After a two-year hiatus, the Noon Hour Series is back and celebrating twenty-seven years of summer songs. This summer’s series features nine concerts with some of the city’s favourite local musicians and renowned special guests all taking place at Georgian Shores United Church (997 4th Ave E.) in Owen Sound. Admission is by donation. The […]
Woman charged for beating husband with coffee mug
The alleged assault happened around Christmas 2020 and left the man with a head injury.
Staffing shortages persist in health care settings
While nursing has been a focus, there has also been shortages in MRI and pharmacy technicians and medical laboratory technologists.