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Police Briefs: Driver crashes into gas meter; drinking complaint leads to impaired charge
The driver of vehicle that crashed into a fence, trees and gas meter on a rural road near Exeter had three times the legal limit of alcohol in their system, OPP say.
The federal government is kicking in $8.8 million for a 42-unit affordable development at 345 Sylvan St. in London, the latest Rapid Housing Initiative in the city where officials made the announcemen
London is a “municipality in need” and one of the “hardest hit” cities when it comes to affordable housing, federal officials said Wednesday, announcing cash for a housing development in the city.
Mayor says city will examine adding more cameras, lighting downtown
Owen Sound’s mayor said the city will look into installing additional close-circuit cameras downtown and adding exterior lighting in designated areas as police continue to investigate the assault and death of Curry House owner Sharif Rahman. Rahman, 44, died Aug. 24 after spending a week on life-support at a London hospital. Police said the Owen […]
Owen Sound Rotary ready to welcome RCMP’s Musical Ride
The Rotary Club of Owen Sound is preparing to welcome the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Musical Ride to Owen Sound as part of its 150th Anniversary Tour. The Musical Ride, comprised of a troop of up to 32 riders and their horses performing intricate formations and drills set to music, will be at the Harry […]
Saugeen Shores Lifesaving Club wins national title
Saugeen Shores Lifesaving Club members are the “surprise” 2023 Canadian Surf Lifesaving champions after earning most points overall at the Canadian Surf Lifesaving championships in Nova Scotia. It was the team’s first surf championship win and second national championship win. While impressed with the multiple medals, personal bests and top-5 and top-10 finishes from the […]