Tag: Curling
The Kincardine Independent
(By Anne Burton) Curling season will soon be here but a foursome from the Kincardine club got off to an early and winning start. Shelley and Doug Dechene and Alex … Continue reading Kincardine curlers begin season on a winning note
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Site record set at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
While the 2,000-pound barrier remained elusive at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest on Saturday, winning grower Jeff Warner still had a lot to celebrate. Not only did his 1,966.5-lb. gargantuan gourd set a new site record at the 39th annual event, but he smashed his own personal best by over 150 lbs., plus he finally got to celebrate a […]
Wiarton Fall Fair a family tradition
Avery Thomas continued a family tradition at the 156th Wiarton Fall Fair Saturday. Like her dad Rob when he was young, Avery competed with her horse, Rayne, in both showing and riding challenges at the fair. She rides five or six days a week, with the help of a horse trainer. They placed first in […]
Bruce County inviting engagement on new draft official plan
A new draft Bruce County official plan that has been in the works for about six years is going back to the public for review and potential changes. At its meeting on Sept. 5, Bruce County council gave direction to staff to begin the engagement process for the draft plan, which is to shape the […]
London Sports Hall of Fame: What to know about the class of 2024 inductees
The London Sports Hall of Fame, the creation of longtime LFP sportswriter Bruce Huff, has announced its 2024 inductees, who will be honoured at their annual event on Nov. 7 at the Hellenic Centre in London. These are the athletes and sports figures being inducted: HELEN SMITH Commonwealth and Pan Am Games pistol shooting medal […]
What’s behind the booming popularity of London’s Forest City sport, social club
Founded 15 years ago, the Forest City Sport and Social Club offers co-ed recreational sport leagues and social activities for adults.
83-year-old Londoner loving volunteer gig at Paris Olympics
An 83-year-old from London is volunteering at his second Olympics in Paris and planning his next trip to the Winter Games in Italy in 2026.
Paisley 150th Homecoming running July 12-14
The village of Paisley is gearing up for a big homecoming celebration this weekend. The Arran-Elderslie community that was incorporated in 1874 will mark its 150th anniversary with a full lineup of entertainment and events beginning Friday evening and running until Sunday. The festivities kick off late Friday afternoon with a volleyball tournament at 5 p.m. […]
Construction officially begins on new Rockwood Terrace in Durham
Nearly 10 years after Grey County began exploring redevelopment options, shovels hit the dirt Friday morning in Durham to officially kick off the new 128-bed Rockwood Terrace construction. Once completed, sometime in 2026 if all goes to plan, the new long-term care home and the county’s largest capital project to date will offer 28 additional […]
PHOTOS: Ontario Vision Impaired Curling Championship in London
The Ontario Vision Impaired Curling Championship was held at London’s Highland Golf and Country Club on Saturday, with each team filled with athletes who are either totally or partially blind. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com