Tag: 2022
Province pledges more help on the way to stabilize healthcare system
Ontario’s Health Minister is promising more help soon to allow faster healthcare access for patients and ease the burden on workers.
Civic holiday closures and happenings in London
The Civic long weekend has arrived and with it comes a few closures and some fun events to keep the family occupied.
‘Alarming’ spike in fatal crashes has OPP urging motorcyclists to be cautious
Since the start of the year, there have been 25 fatal collisions involving motorcycles in Ontario, 12 of which occurred on OPP patrolled roads in southwestern and midwestern Ontario.
New Western Fair attractions announced
Aerial acrobatics, stunt driving motorcyclists, and bowling ball jugglers will be among the performers bringing the Western Fair back to life this September.
Curb hunger food drive brings in 76,800 lbs of food
While the total amount of food collected didn’t reach the level of last year’s London Cares Curb Hunger food drive, Londoners still gave generously.
Voters head to the polls in Ontario’s 43rd general election
Polling stations will be open across Ontario from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Mount Forest Ribfest returning July 14
The fourth annual “Git Yer Hillbilly On” Mount Forest Ribfest will return to the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex July 14. The family-friendly event will take place on a Thursday night, from 5 to 9, and is a kickoff event for the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival. The 2022 edition of the Mount Forest Ribfest will […]
City budget passes with recorded vote and fireworks
Owen Sound council approved its 2022 budget Monday night which will see the average residential taxpayer pay about $103 more than last year. A residential property with a 2016 assessment of $235,000 would see a total tax bill of $4,256, up from $4,153 last year. This figure includes city, county, and education taxes. The vote […]
Grey’s budget comes in with increase below inflation, with no service cuts
Grey County homeowners, on average, will pay $29.30 more in county property tax this year. That represents a 2.88 per cent tax rate increase for homes not on the water, with an average 2016 assessed value to $279,580. The tax increase represents $10.48 per $100,000 assessment. County council unanimously approved the budget without comment. Budget […]
‘Let the music play’ Holder wants downtown designated entertainment district
A formal entertainment district designation and a new noise by-law could be the key to revitalizing and reinvigorating London’s downtown, according to the city’s mayor.