Tag: Ontario
Street crimes unit nabs traffickers with over $20,000 worth of drugs headed to Saugeen Shores
The Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit said they intercepted two Saugeen First Nation residents with over $20,000 worth of drugs on their way to Saugeen Shores. According to a police media release, the OPP and the CSCU became aware that a person of interest in a drug trafficking investigation was travelling on Highway 21 […]
Living wage in Grey-Bruce $23.05 per hour, report says
It costs more to live in Grey-Bruce than anywhere else in the province outside of Toronto, according to the 2024 Ontario Living Wage Network’s latest report. A resident of the Grey, Bruce, Perth, Huron, Simcoe region needs to earn $23.05 hours per 40-hour work week to make ends meet this year, which is up 1.3 […]
Why does fast-growing London rank 47th in Canada in housing starts?
A new report highlights just how inadequate Londonâs pace of home construction has been over the last six years, ranking the city â one of the nation’s fastest-growing â 47th in Canada.
Alpha Street fully reopening Monday in Owen Sound
Alpha Street in Owen Sound will reopen Monday to all traffic after it was closed in May for reconstruction. The nearly $6.8-million project upgraded the water main and sanitary sewers beneath the road and the added wide, paved path on the east side of the road. A pedestrian crossing now has flashing lights, landscaping and […]
Booze giant pauses plans for $245M Southwestern Ontario whisky distillery
SARNIA â An international company that announced plans two years ago to build a $245-million whisky distillery in St. Clair Township has told municipal officials the project has been paused. Diageo, a multinational beverage alcohol company, initially said the site near Sarnia would start making Crown Royal Canadian whisky brand by 2025. Later, the company […]
LIVE: London Knights vs. Kitchener Rangers
Two of the top teams in the Ontario Hockey League will clash with the London Knights visiting Kitchener to play the Rangers on Tuesday night. Follow along in the comment section below for to-the-minute updates from LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette
Report says the living wage in Grey-Bruce is $23.05 per hour
It costs more to live in Grey-Bruce than anywhere else in the province outside of Toronto according to the 2024 Ontario Living Wage Network’s latest report. A resident of the Grey, Bruce, Perth, Huron, Simcoe region needs to earn $23.05 hours per 40-hour workweek to make ends meet this year, which is up 1.3 per […]
Air ambulance took one person to hospital after rollover crash: Witness
At least one person was flown to hospital, witnesses say, after a serious crash on the outskirts of Stratford closed part of a highway for several hours on Monday.
In one Southwestern Ontario county, new rules urge respect for staff: ‘Long overdue’
Norfolk County residents are on notice â misbehave on public property and you might get the boot.
‘Free food store’ opening in Kincardine using $88K grant
Drop-in at The Bridge is helping local families gain access to food using an $88,000 Ontario Trillium Seed Grant. “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Ontario government for this generous support, which will enable us to strengthen our programs for families facing food insecurity and foster a […]