Tag: Local News
Trades college and affordable housing tabbed for site of former high school in Meaford
Plans are in the works for Meaford’s former high school, as well as its neighbouring running track and green space. A Toronto-based not-for-profit is proposing to turn the site of Meaford’s former high school at St. Vincent Street into an engineering and trades college, while the municipality is setting aside funds and seeking the county’s […]
Lockdown at London hospital after death-threat suspect found inside: OPP
University Hospital went into lockdown Friday morning after a suspect who fled from police on Highway 401 was found inside it. Oxford and Middlesex OPP officers responded Thursday around 11:30 p.m. to the 401 after receiving a report of a person who had made threats against police, OPP Const. Jeff Hare said. Officers spotted the […]
Grey hopes to add EV chargers for its fleet, staff and public
Grey County is seeking a $100,000 grant for 20 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at its transportation depots and administration building, with the possibility of more elsewhere. These are medium-speed chargers intended to plug into cars, SUVs and pickups to recharge them overnight. The chargers will have the capability to meter the electricity used to […]
Broadband access continues to expand throughout Huron County
Investments in local broadband infrastructure are starting to prove fruitful as internet access throughout Huron County continues to expand. Huron County council received a report during its Sept. 20 council meeting that provided an overview of the state of broadband internet connectivity throughout the county. As of June 2023, hundreds of homes in Huron County […]
Trail Blazers volunteer program launched in Kincardine
The Municipality is looking for individuals that frequently use the Kincardine trails and the Inverhuron Trail Park to join its newly-launched Trail Blazers program. According to a media release issued by the Municipality, the Trail Blazers volunteer program provides an opportunity for trail users to help maintain the local trail system without the need for […]