Day: 7 May 2025
Naming schools after people, once a common tribute, may be banned: Trustee
The chair of the Thames Valley District school board says “we need to do better” when it comes to renaming schools after a name chosen through a poll by parents was defeated by trustees this week.
Ex-cop duped into sharing confidential police information loses appeal
A former London police officer conned into thinking he was helping expose corrupt colleagues has lost a court appeal of his convictions for breach of trust and obstructing justice.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash with vehicle near St. Thomas
A motorcycle driver was flown to hospital Wednesday following a two-vehicle collision in Elgin County, provincial police say.
Damaged concrete results in partial closure of Owen Sound skate park
Owen Sound has fenced off a section of the Kiwanis Sk8 and Bike Park at Victoria Park where the concrete pad has deteriorated, leading to safety concerns for users. A fence has been erected around the western portion of the park, which includes the pyramid, box/ramp/rail and combination ramp features. The city is working on […]
GBHS in early stages of establishing a research institute
Grey Bruce Health Services is establishing an office of research and innovation to support physician research, lure more such work and explore opportunities to partner with academia, government and the private sector. The office will be part of the hospital corporation for now but ultimately it will stand on its own, as similar institutes at […]