Goderich Signal Star

The Judith Gooderham Pool and Playground

7 min read

GODERICH – For 50 years, summers began with the opening of the Judith Gooderham Pool. Well into adulthood, lifeguards and swimmers have fond memories of the Penny Carnivals, themed swim nights, swimming lessons, goldfish diving and just meeting up with friends on a hot summer’s afternoon at the Gooderham Pool. The area that became a […]

London Free Press

‘Forever gone’: Mother details searing pain of losing son killed at bush party

9 min read

Dylan Schaap’s defence lawyer said what happened at a bush party where a promising Western University student was shot to death was “a combination of horrific immaturity coupled with horrific stupidity.” But assistant Crown attorney Jennifer Moser added to lawyer Aaron Prevost’s blunt assessment. “Horrifically criminal,” she said. What haunts Josue Silva’s mother are the […]

London Free Press

Towers of Spite, Take 2: City politicians back more buildings on small lot

3 min read

Amid the housing crisis, city politicians have changed their tune on the so-called Towers of Spite. During Tuesday’s meeting of council’s planning committee, politicians unanimously voted to endorse adding more buildings to the lot at 2-4 Audrey Ave. and 186-188 Huron St., where four buildings now stand. The four tall, narrow rental buildings near Western […]

Owen Sound Sun Times

Owen Sound police release 2023 annual report

6 min read

Owen Sound police are reporting 2023 as a “staggering” year in terms of the number of calls received and the level of violence associated with them.  The Owen Sound Police Service Board has released its 2023 annual report, showing an increase in most categories of both violent and non-violent offences over 2022, including three homicides in […]