Tag: county
Judge convicts man who rammed police vehicle during wild chase
SARNIA â A Petrolia-area man has been found guilty after trial of nearly all the charges he was facing after a Lambton OPP cruiser was intentionally rammed amid a stolen vehicle chase. Cody Price will be sentenced later this year. A three-day trial into the Dec. 30, 2022 incident was held in Sarnia in July […]
Southwestern Ontario town’s rapid growth sparks 400-home proposal
A nearly 400-home development proposal in booming Strathroy-Caradoc has received the next step of approval from Middlesex County politicians. Hereâs a look at the proposed subdivision and the growing municipality. THE BASIC BACKGROUND A seven-hectare subdivision on a 19-hectare property south of Second Street has been granted draft approval by Middlesex County, clearing the path […]
Goderich council rejects ‘intolerance in all forms’
Motion prompted in part by resident concerns with ‘White Lives Matter’ sign
Stunt-riding motorcyclist sparks police probe
Police in Brantford were seeking information from the public to identify the rider of a motorcycle involved in stunt driving. The rider was seen standing on his moving motorcycle on several occasions and also exhibited other aggressive driving behaviour, police said in a statement. Police issued a photo in the hope of identifying the motorcyclist, […]
Sturgeon Bay shipwreck that sank in Egg Harbor tornado is named a national historic place – Great Lakes Commission
The Wisconsin Historical Society announced this past week that the wreck of the Pride, which sank in a tornado off of Egg Harbor 126 years ago, is now listed on […]
Growing Woodstock’s push for more land nears final approval
A land swap that would give Woodstock more room is a step closer to final approval after Oxford politicians approved the deal’s terms.
Trail Talk: Some impressive autumn sights
Cover crops of oats and sunflowers make for some beautiful fields in Huron County
Grey County and Chef Roger Mooking team up to showcase region
Celebrity chef Roger Mooking and Grey County are sharing the story of the region’s culinary heritage, diverse agriculture and hardworking families with the Gather Campaign. “This is his world. He knows culinary, he knows culture, he knows art, he knows all of those things and he knows our area now,” said Savanna Myers, Grey County’s […]
Another rural Southwestern Ontario community says no to wind turbines
A rural Oxford County township won’t back any new wind turbine projects on its turf until the province revises its policy and gives municipalities more information about their impacts. Zorra Township council has voted unanimously not to support a potential wind turbine project or any such future development in the community. The motion said it […]
St. Thomas city manager departing to take job in Brantford
St. Thomas is looking for a new top bureaucrat after its city manager said he’s stepping down to take the post of chief administrative officer in his hometown of Brantford. St. Thomas city council is set to begin recruiting a replacement for Michael Bradley who is leaving in mid-November. âOn behalf of city council and […]