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Meaford remains under emergency while awaiting water system test results

A declared emergency and  do not consume advisory for town water were still in effect for Meaford residents Wednesday as the municipality awaits further water test results. The town updated its emergency updates webpage at 11:27 a.m.  to confirm the do not consume advisory for residents using the municipal water system remains in place while […]

Meaford still without tap water in aftermath of huge fire

All that remained Tuesday of Johnny B’s, the auto repair shop in Meaford which burned to the ground, was twisted, blackened metal and crumpled, charred vehicles parked outside. Control of the scene of the huge Thursday night fire was returned to the owner Sunday. A sign on a fence at the front of the shop […]

Meaford under state of emergency due to environmental concerns following fire

The Municipality of Meaford declared a formal emergency due to ongoing environmental concerns days after a large fire destroyed Johnny B’s Automotive on Sykes Street. Residents on the municipal water system continue to be under a ‘do-not-consume’ advisory first declared Friday afternoon. The municipality said in an emergency update Sunday afternoon they are concerned about […]

Massive fire destroys popular auto repair shop in Meaford

A massive fire destroyed a decades-old family-run auto repair shop and disrupted the flow of water in Meaford Thursday night. Black smoke from the blaze at Johnny B’s Automotive and Car Care was seen as far away as Owen Sound and The Blue Mountains as neighbours reported hearing explosions and being overwhelmed by the noxious […]