Month: September 2024
Fun family triathlon headed to Owen Sound this summer
Triathlon Ontario’s family-themed fun race for all ages is heading to Owen Sound this summer. At the City of Owen Sound council meeting Monday night the city approved the use of the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, Victoria Park and the surrounding parking areas for the 2023 Family Fun Fit Triathlon set for Saturday, Aug. […]
PHOTOS: Final preparations for the Brier’s return to London
They’re into the final hours of preparing for the 2023 Tim Hortons Brier, Canada’s national men’s curling championship, which will run in London from March 3-12.
East Lions Community Centre to re-open Wednesday
The City of London announced Tuesday that the centre will re-open for recreational programming after engineers determined it is safe to do so.
Meaford council votes 5-2 to support “divisive” pumped storage project
A tense drama unfolded over nearly four hours inside the theatre at Meaford Hall Monday afternoon. The town’s council heard impassioned pleas from members of the community hoping to “save the bay” before voting 5-2 in favour of providing conditional support to TC Energy’s proposed 1000 megawatt pumped storage project. During deliberations, some in the […]
Former London Knights captain Luke Evangelists gets NHL shot
Luke Evangelista has earned an NHL shot — and the London Knights couldn’t be more excited for him.
How legal changes have made it easier to convict, punish local impaired drivers
BRANTFORD – Motorists in this Southwestern Ontario city have been slapped with increasing penalties in court for driving offences, especially those involving alcohol or drugs.
‘I feel so grateful’: London store owner wins $100K
Yong Jang Jin claimed the $100,000 Encore prize in the June 7, 2022 Lotto Max draw.
New committee to address health and safety risks paramedics face
The provincial government has announced the establishment of new committee to address unique health and safety risks paramedics face on a regular basis.
Great Lakes icebreakers on standby with record low ice coverage
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has responded to just 20 requests for icebreaking on the Great Lakes this winter.
2023 Owen Sound budget increases taxes by about $3 a month
The 2023 Owen Sound budget includes a proposed municipal levy increase of 0.86 per cent, which means an extra $36.38 per year for the average property owner.