Month: June 2024
Rural pride clashes across region conjure up political, cultural deja vu
Norwich stole the spotlight with its raucous council meeting at which the Pride flag and all non-governmental flags were banned from municipal property. But there are similar clashes unnerving LGBTQ communities across rural Southwestern Ontario. At Huron County council, the recent flap wasn’t about flags but paramedics’ uniforms. After an inquiry about getting Pride shoulder […]
Elderly man injured in confrontation with two youths
St. Thomas police responded early Sunday morning to an incident in which a homeowner said he was attacked by multiple youths.
Scoreboard, May 1
The Toronto Maple Leafs will face Florida in round two of the NHL Playoffs. The Panthers advanced with a 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Huron Manufacturing Association continuing student tours
The Huron Manufacturing Association has expanded a program that takes grade eleven and twelve students on a tour of various manufacturing operations.
United Way announce 2023 New Initiative Grant recipients
United Way Perth-Huron has announced its 2023 New Initiative Grant recipients.
AMO Executive Director comments on government letter regarding Bill 23
The Executive Director of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario says they were very happy to receive a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs at the end of last November.
Liberal leadership candidates visit Wingham
About sixty people took advantage of the opportunity to meet four candidates for the leadership of the Provincial Liberals at the Wingham Golf Club on April 29.
Striking Treasury Board workers have a tentative deal
The strike continues for Canada Revenue Agency workers, another 35,000 federal public servants.
Dyer: Space-faring within human reach if Musk, backers keep eye on stars
“Obviously, this is not a nominal situation,” said John Insprucker, a senior engineer at Space-X, during a webcast on Thursday’s launch attempt of Elon Musk’s gigantic Starship rocket. So, why did Musk’s employees, hundreds of whom were watching live, cheer when it blew up only four minutes into flight?