Tag: Elgin
Small community’s big debt over $6M submarine set to be paid off
Saddled with more than $6 million in debt after backing a loan to bring a Cold War submarine to its shores, a London-area community is poised to pay off the outstanding amount 15 years early. Â Bayham, a municipality with 7,000 residents on the eastern edge of Elgin County, is in line to settle the […]
Family of murder-suicide victim seeks $5M from alleged killer’s estate
The family of a woman who local police say was fatally injured by her partner in a murder-suicide is suing the alleged killer’s estate. The parents and son of Tanya Wiebe, whose January death at a Sparta-area home was deemed a homicide by the Ontario Provincial Police, have launched a wrongful death lawsuit seeking $5 […]
People gather in Grey-Bruce for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
For 16-year-old Jorja Wilson, Monday’s ceremony marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Owen Sound was an opportunity to educate others about something in her own family history that she knew little about until very recently. It was only a couple of days ago that the Neyaashiinigmiing teen found out that her ancestors […]
Longtime local politician named chair of vegetable growers group
A veteran municipal and provincial politician has been appointed the new chair of a group representing Ontarioâs vegetable farmers.
Modellers reignite railroading passion in Owen Sound at inaugural CWHC show
A deep love for the twists and turns of railroad history and railcar modelling was displayed at the Owen Sound Legion on Saturday. The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre’s first-ever model show and sale for railway modellers and enthusiasts invited hundreds of people through the doors of the legion with over 50 vendor tables to visit […]
Area schools mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As Canada marks its fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Londonâs schools plan to honour survivors and children who never returned from the nationâs Indigenous residential schools. Both Mondayâs federal holiday and Orange Shirt Day are Sept. 30. Canadians are encouraged to wear orange in remembrance of the children who survived and those who […]
If LHSC ends up doing less, who will pick up slack?: Expert
With a direct hand now in running London’s largest health care centre and teaching hospital, the Ontario Health Ministry will face tough decisions on its future, such as whether to âfind efficienciesâ or cut services, a health policy expert says. To find efficiencies, London Health Sciences Centre may continue to reduce staff and change how […]
Biker who sold cocaine to undercover officer tries to convince judge he’s changed
Ryan (Big Red) Daigneault told a judge he can appreciate why there might be some doubts that he has changed the trajectory of his life. âI understand the Crownâs questioning of how weâve been here before but the difference before the court today is I have a foundation Iâm standing on,â said the former president […]
Man’s $4M lawsuit alleges St. Thomas police used excessive force
A man has launched a $4-million lawsuit against St. Thomas police, alleging officers unlawfully detained him and used excessive force during his arrest two years ago.
Strategy helps duo win local Amazing Race Sunday
It takes teamwork to win The Amazing Race Bruce Grey. That’s how Manny Bonilla of Grimsby and teammate Gil Broza or Toronto took on a particularly tough task and beat nine other teams of two at fun challenges across Grey-Bruce. They built a fire, shot pool, played nine rounds of Frisbee golf, tried orienteering […]