Tag: Community
Lightning strike damages SVCA office in Formosa
A lightning strike is the cause of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s decision to temporarily close its administrative office in Formosa. According to a media release, no one was in the building at 1078 Bruce Rd. at the time of the strike Sunday, and no fire occured because of the strike. However, the SVCA said […]
Across Southwestern Ontario, smaller communities creak under rapid growth
The province estimates Southwestern Ontario’s population will jump more than 40 per cent to 2.6 million people by 2051. London and Middlesex County are expected to lead the way, growing by 56.7 per cent to about 880,000 people over the next 25 years, with nearby Oxford County close behind at 51.9 per cent. But rapid […]
Humane Society boss updates $21M facility’s progress at fundraising event
The Humane Society London and Middlesex is eyeing an early 2025 move-in date at its new facility, a $21-million build that is on budget and on schedule. Construction crews are busy outfitting the interior of the Humane Societyâs Old Oak Animal Campus at 1414 Dundas St., just east of the Dundas and Highbury Avenue intersection. […]
Sydenham club marks Bruce Trail Day with new youth program
The Sydenham Bruce Trail Club has launched a new program designed to get local children and teens out enjoying and exploring the nature that is just steps from their doorways. Local club members were at Harrison Park on Sunday for Bruce Trail Day, where they used the opportunity to introduce their new Youth Hiking Program, […]
Thefts, missing persons reports, fire keep Saugeen Shores police busy
Saugeen Shores Police are reporting a busy start to the Port Elgin Pumpkinfest weekend, with 87 police reports generated over a 48-hour period. The incidents police have responded to have included thefts of items, a stolen vehicle, missing persons, a collision, and a suspicious fire at a vendor tent. Just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, […]