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Grey-Bruce experiences second suspected fatal overdose in a week
A second suspected fatal drug overdose in a week has been reported to Grey Bruce Public Health. The latest fatality, along with five other suspected non-fatal drug poisonings over a 72-hour period between Friday and Monday led the local health unit to issue an opioid alert to its community partners and the public. The alert […]
Senior facing drug charges after $51K in controlled substances seized
A South-West Oxford senior faces a slew of drug-related charges after police seized an estimated $51,000 in controlled substances during a traffic stop in Ingersoll.
A network of support, amid tragic loss for first responders
Since Nov. 15, five public safety workers in Michigan have died by suicide. One northern Michigan firefighter is among those trying to help fellow first responders deal with mental health issues.
Owen Sound awards water meter replacement contract
Owen Sound has awarded the contract to replace the city’s residential water meters with new technology that will allow for better monitoring to detect leaks and the potential to transition to monthly billing. At its meeting on Monday, council awarded the contract for the replacement project to Neptune Technology Group Canada Co., at an upset […]
Owen Sound police lay charges after stabbing Monday
Owen Sound police charged a 23-year-old Owen Sound man with two counts of aggravated assault after a stabbing left two people injured. The injuries were serious but not life-threatening, Owen Sound Police Service said in a news release Monday. There’s no general public safety concern, since all three knew each other, police said. Police were called to […]
Drought lingers across Ohio and other parts of the region, impacting crop yields
What began as a potential record-setting year for corn and soybean yields became a miserable one for much of Ohio because of persistently hot and dry conditions.
Police watchdog issues new details in crash that sent three to hospital
Ontarioâs Special Investigations Unit (SIU) continues to probe a two-vehicle crash north of London over the weekend that sent three people to hospital, including two with life-threatening injuries.
Howard Collier State Nature Preserve is added to Old-Growth Forest Network
TIFFIN — The 115-acre Howard Collier State Nature Preserve in Seneca County was inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network on Monday, the 34th forest in Ohio to receive such a designation and the first in Seneca County.
London Knights score 10 (yes, 10) in Ottawa, roll to 18th straight victory
The London Knights were missing high-scoring Easton Cowan and Kasper Halttunen during their eastern Ontario swing. They still buried 21 goals in three games. The defending OHL champs blew out Ottawa 10-3 for their 18th consecutive win before 3,223 Sunday at TD Place. Sam Dickinson (two goals, five points), Denver Barkey (one goal, five points) […]
Two suffer life-threatening injuries in London-area crash
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing a two-car crash north of London late Saturday that sent three people to hospital, including two with life-threatening injuries. An officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 4, near Croydon Drive, in Arva, shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday, Middlesex OPP said in a news release Sunday afternoon. […]