Tag: field
School board brass should repay some stadium hotel retreat costs: Critic
Critics are blasting an âincredibly disappointingâ move by administrators at the regionâs largest school board to spend nearly $40,000 on a Toronto ballpark hotel retreat, with one taxpayer advocate calling on the staff to pay back part of the expense. Â Following a request from elected trustees, the Thames Valley District school board revealed Thursday […]
Western Mustangs, Laurier Golden Hawks set for clash of OUA football titans
The Western football team hasnât lost to an Ontario foe in a long time.
Thames Valley school board brass spent $40K on Blue Jays stadium hotel retreat
Administrators with the cash-strapped Thames Valley District school board spent nearly $40,000 on a three-day retreat at the Toronto Blue Jays stadium hotel amid a $7.6-million budget deficit that’s prompted deep cuts, including to funding for kids’ field trips. The exact cost, $38,444.92, was revealed Thursday by trustee Beth Mai, chair of the school board. […]
Mahon: What we build up so lovingly with our hands
I was told several years ago about this old German saying, although I can’t find any modern reference to it.
Over 150 golfers tee off at 2024 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship
John Bearrie from Hollsopple, Penn., led the field at the 2024 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Southampton as of Thursday afternoon. His eagle on 18 led to a four-under round to take the top spot after the early tee-time golfers returned to the clubhouse. Over 150 golfers hit the tee for Round 1 of the […]
Technology, innovation and what’s new at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
An estimated 40,000 people pass through Canadaâs Outdoor Farm Show annually, and this year, attendees are getting an up-close look at the products of more than 700 companies, including demonstrations of the latest in farming machinery.
Unions back trustee’s push for cost of Blue Jays stadium hotel stay by school board brass
Top officials at four Thames Valley District school board unions are backing a trustee’s demand for details about a three-day retreat for 18 senior administrators at the Toronto Blue Jays stadium hotel amid a multi-million-dollar budget deficit.
Baysox look to take lead in championship series this weekend
The Owen Sound Baysox will look to lean on the hometown crowd as Games 3 and 4 of their Strother Cup series with the Ivy Rangers go in Owen Sound this weekend. The second-seed Baysox and fifth-seed Rangers are tied 1-1 after two games in the best-of-seven North Dufferin Baseball League championship series. The two […]
Trustee: Tell public full cost of school board brass stay at Blue Jays stadium hotel
A trustee with the cash-strapped Thames Valley District school board wants taxpayers to know the full cost of a three-day August retreat to the former SkyDome Hotel in Toronto by 18 senior administrators. âIt’s public dollars and the public should know how much was spent,â Lori-Ann Pizzolato said following a Tuesday night debate with a […]
Huron Fringe Field Naturalists begin new season with corn roast
Although meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month, the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists (HFFN) traditionally kick off the new season with a corn roast and potluck supper early in September. Thirty-six members, friends and guests gathered at the recreational property of past president Lynn Johnston and husband Paul Zinn Sunday, Sept. 8 for […]