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Free rapid tests now available

Free rapid COVID-19 tests are going to grocery stores and pharmacies in Ontario. Ontario pledged to ship five million free rapid tests a week for eight weeks to more than 2,300 pharmacies and grocery stores across the province. One free box of five tests per household per visit will be permitted while supplies last. Store […]

Forests Ontario’s annual conference celebrates Forest Sector Champions

Forests Ontario’s 8th Annual Conference is bringing together more than 800 landowners, forestry professionals, Indigenous leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and students from across the country and around the world. Strength in Biodiversity is a multi-day virtual event running until February 11, and explores the ways biodiversity is fundamental to ensuring healthy ecosystems and communities. “We know […]

Convoy leaves to Ottawa from Lucknow

On Saturday, February 5, a passionate group from Lucknow left the gas station and headed for Walkerton’s Tim Horton’s, where they would join about 30 people for a trip to Ottawa at 5a.m. The group were joining many truckers and supporters in Ottawa for the ongoing ‘Freedom Rally’, which challenges the mask mandates that were […]

Calls grow for criminally charged Woodstock mayor to step aside

He remains at the helm of Woodstock city council, saying nothing publicly about the controversy swirling around him, but calls are growing for Mayor Trevor Birtch to step aside amid criminal charges, including sexual assault, laid against him last week. “He has the moral obligation to step down or take a leave of absence,” Diane […]