Tag: Brantford
Why was Southwestern Ontario left out of Ottawa’s high-speed rail plans?
Talked about for decades, high-speed rail passenger service is suddenly back in play, but Southwestern Ontario is left out. Why? Some observers say the region, which includes London, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, lacks the political clout to make that happen and has been voting the wrong way for federal and provincial […]
Southwestern Ontario measles cases spike, again, with kids most affected
Confirmed cases of measles have spiked over the past two days in one area of Southwestern Ontario amid an outbreak declared last month.
OHL Q+A: Erie ousts veteran coach, Nick Lardis scores more, 4 Nations standout
OHL reporter Ryan Pyette is taking questions about what’s happening on the ice, in the general managers’ suites and inside the league office throughout the season. Have a question? Put it in the comment section below or email us at lfpnewsletters@postmedia.com Q: What do you make of Stan Butler getting fired in Erie, and do […]
Lifetime driving ban for London man who rammed police cruiser in wild chase
A London man who led police on a wild, drug-fuelled chase through parts of Southwestern Ontario, forcing one cruiser off the road and smashing into another, has been given a lifetime driving ban and ordered to repay an insurance company more than $27,000. Trevor Goessell, 39, was also given a time-served sentence of nearly 30 […]
Polar plunge in Durham Saturday is first of three in Grey-Bruce
Polar plungers will be ‘freezin for a reason’ at events for Special Olympics this month