Tag: Community
Grey County’s homeless count remains stable in 2025, bucks trend
By 2035, Ontario homelessness is projected to total 177,000 people, up from nearly 85,000 people at the end of 2025. But if there’s an economic downturn, homelessness could reach almost 300,000.
Canadale Nurseries begins final chapter, will close in 2027
The sprawling garden centre and nursery on Sunset Drive in St. Thomas began as an immigrant’s dream.
Coast Watchers mark 20 years of monitoring Lake Huron shoreline
GODERICH – Last year was the 20th year of the Coast Watchers Community Science monitoring program run by the Lake Huron Coastal Centre. Coast Watchers serve as the “eyes and ears” of Lake Huron’s coastline, a news release from the group said. Volunteers systematically and consistently collect data along the shoreline, making it possible to […]
Elgin, Oxford counties recognized as age-friendly communities
Elgin-St. Thomas and Oxford County are being celebrated by the province for being age-friendly communities.
Eight names on ballot in byelection for Nawash chief
Eight names will appear on the ballot for a byelection of chief at the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. The list of candidates was released by electoral officer Vaughn Johnston on Wednesday. Following the Jan. 22 nomination meeting at Neyaashiinigmiing, a preliminary list of 16 candidates was released, but nominees had until Tuesday to withdraw their name from appearing on the ballot. The candidates […]