Tag: Local News
Hanover man reels in new leading trout at Salmon Spectacular
The leaderboard had a midday shakeup at the 35th Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular on Friday. It was right about 3 p.m. when Travis Hopins of Hanover let out a cheer when the weight of his lake trout was read out at the weigh station at the Georgian Shores Marina in Owen Sound. The 17.32-pound catch […]
Man gets eight years for manslaughter in carfentanil death
Tyler James Geiger was sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty last winter of manslaughter and trafficking in carfentanil four years ago. Geiger, 38, of no fixed address when charged, was found guilty at trial in Walkerton Superior Court of Justice Feb. 6. Sentencing took place there Aug. 3. The date […]
While Lion’s Head grocery store is closed, community provides options
After a fire at Lion’s Head’s only grocery store Tuesday, community members are helping get groceries to people who need help. While the community waits for word on Hellyer’s Foodland reopening — a five-generation business in the small Bruce Peninsula village — volunteers have organized to help those who don’t drive or can’t get to […]
First human West Nile case this summer reported in London area
London public health officials are reporting the first human case of West Nile Virus this summer, one of just a handful provincewide.
Court date set for Reptilia’s fight against London’s enforcement bid – in March
A London reptile zoo, under fire from city hall for displaying exotic animals without city council approval, will make its case in court at a hearing set for early next year.