Tag: Grand Bend
One-time Grand Bend merchant vows to appeal US$51M crypto penalty
A former Grand Bend business owner is vowing to appeal after he and several of his companies were slapped with millions in fines.
Iconic hotel’s collapsed roof totally gone as owner vows to rebuild
BAYFIELD â A steady flow of onlookers watched on in sadness Tuesday as an excavator worked to remove the final pieces of the collapsed roof of a landmark hotel that’s been forced closed for the foreseeable future. Main Street in front of the 1840s-built Albion Hotel remained closed as a precaution while workers removed all […]
Historic hotel’s roof collapses after days of heavy snowfall
Heavy snow that pummeled much of Southwestern Ontario is believed to be the cause of a roof collapse at a historic Huron County hotel, its owners say. The Albion Hotel in Bayfield, a community northeast of Grand Bend, will be closed “for an extended period of time” after the roof of the building gave way, […]
LIVE: Crashes, closures as snow pounds Southwestern Ontario
As if we didn’t have enough snow already, Thursday was bringing another wintry wallop from Bruce County around Owen Sound all the way southeast toward the London area and beyond. Follow along below for to-the-minute coverage from our journalists across the region 2:15 p.m. Trouble on Hwy. 401 east of London: 2:01 p.m. London Public […]
Ex-lifeguard leads push to educate swimmers on deadly Great Lakes rip currents
A former lifeguard is on a crusade to help local swimmers understand the dangers posed by rip currents, and how to survive them.
Embattled London financial advisor facing 18 additional charges
A former London financial advisor whose assets were frozen amid ongoing legal battles faces more than a dozen additional criminal charges
Court freezes assets of London financial advisor accused of $2M fraud
A court order has been issued to freeze the assets of a former London financial advisor accused of defrauding more than a dozen clients out of nearly $2 million. London police arrested Robert (Randy) Hawken, 66, on Sept. 12 and charged him with fraud over $5,000 and possessing property obtained by crime valued at more […]
Brews News: Try beer pairing for Thanksgiving
Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, yams and pumpkin pie. Put aside the wine and let’s add some fresh craft beer to this year’s Thanksgiving menu. Citrusy Belgian saisons and malty German styles are popular choices, as are safe-bet pale ales. Hoppy IPAs dominate throughout the year and Thanksgiving is no different. An IPA is […]
Boy, 12, charged with uttering threats: Ontario Provincial Police
A 12-year-old boy is charged with uttering threats of bodily harm or death and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after a “threats complaint,” Ontario Provincial Police say.
Regulator wants US$51M payback over ex-Grand Bend merchant’s crypto scheme
Ontarioâs securities regulator is seeking $8.5 million in fines and the repayment of US$51 million in ill-gotten funds after a former Grand Bend business owner and several of his companies were found guilty of Securities Act charges.