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Jailed woman, 63, charged after police find $132K in storage locker
A Sarnia woman in jail facing charges linked to two separate drug busts from earlier this year is now facing an additional charge after Sarnia police found more than $132,000 in cash in a storage locker.
Grey-Bruce municipalities concerned about spike in OPP costs
Some Grey-Bruce municipalities are expressing concern as they stare down significant increases to OPP policing costs in 2025. But they remain hopeful that the province will provide some relief. Area municipalities looking at particularly steep increases are Brockton, whose increase has come it at 30 per cent, and Meaford, which has been presented with a 25 […]
Rookie police officer resigns prior to pleading guilty to impaired driving
A rookie St. Thomas police officer resigned from the force prior to pleading guilty to impaired driving on Thursday, a police spokesperson says.
Police charge Goderich man for sexual crimes against minors
GODERICH – A 21-year-old Goderich man has been charged in relation to a series of alleged sexual crimes involving minors in the Huron County area. Huron County OPP said they began an investigation Oct. 25 involving a series of alleged victims in the region, and said they believe there may be additional victims who have […]
Chin brothers beat the odds as hockey stars in anti-Chinese era
An upcoming article highlights the Chin brothers’ extraordinary rise to hockey fame at the height of anti-Chinese discrimination in Canada. “We live in a different time,” writer Debbie Jiang commented on racism in sports. “The colour barrier wasn’t broken until Larry Kwong played for the New York Rangers in 1948.” Jiang said, although in present […]
Co-accused in teen’s fatal shooting at bush party now facing reduced charge
A murder charge has been reduced to manslaughter for one of two people on trial for the shooting death of a Western University student.
Christmas toy drives and hamper programs gearing up in Grey-Bruce
‘Tis the season for giving and local firefighters are leading the charge with several toy drives in the region. The Owen Sound Firefighters’ toy drive expects to provide toys for over 700 children this year, as well as gift cards and donated holiday meals. Owen Sound toy drive organizer Doug McEwen said the city firefighters […]
Criminal charges after man struck in head with tire iron: Police
An Aylmer resident is facing an assault charge after police say a man was struck in the head with a tire iron.
Police lay careless driving charge after school bus rear-ended in Meaford
Police charged a 31-year-old Meaford man with careless driving after a school bus was rear-ended Monday morning. No injuries resulted from the incident. According to the police, Grey Bruce OPP officers were on patrol just after 8 a.m. when they came upon a collision involving a school bus and motor vehicle on Highway 26 near […]
City budget: Londoners sound off as politicians mull 2025 spending plan
City hall held its first and only public participation meeting for the $1.4-billion 2025 budget update on Tuesday evening, welcoming a total of 45 speakers. LFP reporter Jack Moulton takes a look at the big-ticket items Londoners were most concerned about. ARK AID’S SHELTER BEDS Far and away the top issue of the night was […]