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Durham Polar Plunge a ‘shock to the body’ and ‘exhilarating’
A few snowflakes and sub-freezing temperatures? That’s perfect weather for Saturday’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Durham. The annual fundraiser hosted by West Grey Police Service witnessed people jump, step or roll into a big, collapsable orange fire department pool full of water, which took place behind the Durham arena. The total raised wasn’t […]
Ontario election: A guide to the 10 London-area races and ridings
With the nomination deadline over, and the contests now set, Jennifer Bieman breaks down the ridings and who’s running in the London region.
Letters to the Editor: February 15, 2025
Free Press reader disappointed seeing fellow Canadians booing the U.S. national anthem at sporting events.
Pearson: Elected officials face existential struggle
When politicians become slaves to their party and can no longer collaborate with those of other views, they become redundant to citizens
Pierce Mbuyi and Landen Hookey net hat tricks in 8-5 win over Erie
When the Owen Sound Attack drafted Pierce Mbuyi in the first round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection this past April the silent ‘M’ in his last name tripped some people up. On Friday night, as the 16-year-old rookie recorded another hat trick, over 2,700 fans chanted his name from the stands in a call-and-response […]
‘Just Say Yes’ event sees a dozen couples tie the knot in Owen Sound
“I was happy, ecstatic,” the new bride said.
Ontario election: PC Party candidates face heat for skipping London debates
PC candidates in London’s three urban ridings have been shunning public debates during the Ontario election campaign.
Winter weather closures and cancellations, Feb. 14
Winter weather and road closures are impacting Kincardine once again. Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School and Kincardine’s Municipal Administration Centre are both closed today, Feb. 14. Municipal staff that are able will be working remotely. However, there could be some service disruptions, the Municipality said in an email. For road conditions and other traveler information from […]
Ridership spikes on local intercity bus service. But what if the funding stops?
London-area, intercity public transit routes have seen a near five-figure boost in ridership during the past two years, new figures show.
Letters to the Editor: February 14, 2025
Free Press reader says Doug Ford’s priorities are not for the people.