Colleague speaks out as embattled Woodstock mayor takes indefinite leave
The political status of Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch remained unclear Friday, a day after a council colleague stepped in to take over his duties indefinitely. Coun. Connie Lauder started a budget meeting by saying she’ll be the chair because Birtch – who is facing sexual assault charges – asked her to take the helm for […]
Stratford Festival sticks with vaccine passport through April, but will reassess through season
The Stratford Festival will require patrons to show proof of vaccination at ticketed events until the end of April while theatre officials ponder the future of the policy for the remainder of the upcoming season. Artistic director Antoni Cimolino and executive director Anita Gaffney informed members of the decision in a letter Thursday afternoon. “We […]
‘Devastating’: London addiction recovery centre to shut as cash runs out
A unique London addiction recovery centre that helped more than 100 people over the last two years is shutting down at the end of March due to lack of funding.
Markdale-area driver gets seven years in fatal motorcycle crash
A Markdale-area woman was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday for criminal negligence causing death after chasing a motorcyclist in her Hummer H3 on May 29, 2019, resulting in a collision and the rider’s death. Sally Darosa, 44, of 735556 West Back Line, was convicted after a trial last year in Walkerton’s Superior Court […]
Professional allegations withdrawn against fired school vice-principal
Allegations of professional misconduct have been withdrawn against a former St. Thomas vice-principal who was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a female student. The misconduct charge against Michael George Dennis was withdrawn Thursday following a closed hearing to determine if he’s fit to work in education, according to Ontario’s regulatory body for teachers. “Fitness-to-practise […]