Messy weather coming with ice, rain and snow – and warnings about runoff

Weather forecasters warn a “messy mix of wintry precipitation,” including freezing rain and ice pellets, is set to move into Southwestern Ontario. In a special weather statement, Environment Canada says up to 25 millimetres of rain could fall between late Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. The federal weather agency is calling for a high in London […]

Grey-Bruce ‘most definitely ready’ for next step of reopening: MOH

Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health says the region is in a “good position” to join the province in easing restrictions implemented to slow the Omicron surge. But Dr. Ian Arra said it is still important to remain vigilant and follow the health measures that are in place, including masking and physical distancing. “We are most […]

Rising costs make building affordable housing difficult: developer

A developer who’s seeking to build 829 housing units on land across from Georgian College told city council Monday he’ll make housing there “as economical as possible” but he’s never seen construction costs soar like they continue to do. Shakir Rehmatullah, president of Flato Developments, made the comments in response to affordability concerns raised by […]

Two drivers die Sunday in Brockton two-vehicle collision

Two drivers died in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night on Bruce County Road 19 in the former Brant Township, a South Bruce OPP said in a news release Tuesday. Police did not identify the victims. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Police received a report of the two-vehicle collision at 10:33 p.m. in Brockton […]