Tag: 2021
Widow testifies to shock, fear after husband’s fatal shooting
St. THOMAS â The terrible, decade-old memories appeared to be as fresh to Eva Willer Frigo as the day she saw her husband shot to death. âThere was a shot,â she said, and paused. âAnd Don was on the ground.â The 56-year-old widow of Caledon businessperson Donato Frigo began her testimony Monday at the Superior […]
Man sentenced to prison for manslaughter, but out on appeal
BRANTFORD â Connor Gibson has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for manslaughter in the death of a man he hit with a two-by-four board. But Gibson, dressed neatly in a suit and tie in Brantfordâs Superior Court of Justice, and his lawyer met again hours later on Thursday in Toronto to arrange bail, […]
London cannabis company Indiva granted creditor protection
A London-based cannabis company has been granted creditor protection and plans to sell the business amid wide-spread turmoil in the marijuana industry.
Driver who struck Girl Guides addresses families: ‘Truly sorry’
A woman who was driving an SUV that struck a Girl Guides troop apologized to the families at her sentencing hearing Friday
Public health advises residents to steer clear of wildlife and unknown dogs as rabies investigations increase
The outdoors is calling as the weather warms and summer is ushered in, and that means an uptick in animal bites, scratches, and, sometimes, intense interactions with gnarly neighbourhood dogs. Grey Bruce Public Health advises people to avoid wildlife and exercise caution with unfamiliar pets as rabies exposure investigations continue to increase. GBPH said it […]
London police chief outlines new protocol for vetting international trips
Londonâs police chief defended the need for international training missions while outlining his new procedure for vetting trips abroad. Chief Thai Truong briefed the cityâs police services board on the new framework for vetting and approving trips by police employees outside Canada for training and conferences. âIf weâre trying to make sure that this community […]
Bequest by Elwood Moore estate to inspire conservation among youth
A bequest from the estate of Elwood Moore will ensure his commitment to conservation and environmental education in Grey and Bruce counties inspires others to do the same. The Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation recently announced the bequest, which will support its Environmental Awareness and Education Fund, reflecting Moore’s passion for educating individuals of all ages […]
Southampton residents to have say on High Street redevelopment and cenotaph
The Town of Saugeen Shores is hosting an informal public information centre on July 4 for the proposed multi-year High Street Revitalization project and cenotaph work. The PIC will occur at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre and run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are invited to drop in and talk one-on-one […]
Loved ones’ pain expressed at sentencing of driver in Girl Guides crash
Ten of the 17 expected victim impact statements were read in a London courtroom on Thursday morning as sentencing began for an elderly driver who crashed into a troop of Girl Guides, killing an eight-year-old.
Olivia, Noah top Ontario’s list of most used baby names again
Olivia maintained its dominance at the top of the list for the 12th consecutive year in 2021.