Tag: Friday
Amid sexual assault case, ex-London Knights star appears to have exited hockey
The former London Knights star and NHLer now embroiled in a sexual assault case appears to have walked away from his hockey career.
Pennywise Thrift Shoppe moving to downtown Markdale
A pillar of the Markdale community for more than 70 years has found a new location and is preparing to open its doors again soon. The Pennywise Thrift Shoppe, operated by the Centre Grey General Hospital Auxiliary to raise funds for the Markdale hospital, is set to relocate to the town’s downtown in the near […]
SweetWater Gala concert Wednesday kicks off festival
The SweetWater Gala chamber music concert at Grey Roots kicks off this year’s Sweetwater Music Festival concert series Wednesday, Sept. 11. The festival runs through Sunday, Sept. 15 with some paid-admission concerts, while other concerts and events will be offered for free. Thursday’s concert at 7 p.m. at the Harmony Centre in Owen Sound features […]
These St. Thomas streets are affected by ongoing boil-water advisory
An area of St. Thomas remained under a boil-water advisory on Friday after local public-health officials issued a warning that bacteria was present in samples. Southwestern Public Health â which covers Oxford and Elgin counties, including St. Thomas â issued the warning on Wednesday evening. It was affecting about 250 properties, said city engineer Kevin […]
Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance returning for its 10th year
The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance will return to the Georgian Bluffs golf resort community for a 10th time, once again showcasing the rare and exotic vehicles that has earned it the reputation as Canada’s premier display of automotive excellence. More than 100 unique vehicles in 19 classes will again grace the 18th fairway overlooking Georgian […]
London-area loses 3,600 jobs, capping difficult summer for workers
The London region shed about 3,600 jobs in August, marking the third consecutive month of job losses locally, the latest labour market snapshot shows. In total, the region has lost 7,300 positions since June, Statistics Canada reported Friday, capping what has been a difficult summer for job seekers across the country. Despite Augustâs employment decline, […]
Woman describes repeated assaults at ex-Woodstock mayor’s trial
Editor’s note: This story contains details about alleged assaults and sexual assaults that may be disturbing to some readers. She told a harrowing story about what happened on a drive to Turkey Point. Thatâs where the woman, aged 39, who says she was routinely sexually assaulted by former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch, 49, said they […]
Delaware’s big weekend bolstered by rescheduled NASCAR race
The largest show on the Delaware Speedway calendar is bigger once more.
Make or break time for three goalies vying for London Knights crease
Owen Willmore has an impressive 20-4-0-2 record as an Ontario Hockey League goaltender.
2024 Michigan elections: Joe Biden to visit Ann Arbor on Friday | Bridge Michigan
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House and state House….