Tag: Ontario
New book from Goderich great-grandmother was 50 years in the making
GODERICH – Half a century in the making, Goderich resident Sally Walker’s novel, 101, is based on a time in her life when she found herself overwhelmed in a new teaching job. Walker started the outline for 101 about 50 years ago, wanting to describe what life was like in the 1960s and 1970s for […]
Police probing alleged animal poisoning at London Pride event
Police are investigating after organizers say animals from a petting zoo may have been poisoned at a weekend Pride event at a London park. Six animals from Little Hobby Hill Farm, a petting zoo in Salford, were part of Oakridge Pride, a volunteer-run, family-focused celebration for LGBTQ communities at Oakridge Optimist Park on Saturday organized […]
Georgian Bluffs goes over first draft of short-term rental program
Georgian Bluffs council has been presented the first draft of a short-term rental accommodations licensing program. At its committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday, council supported the first draft with some feedback on potential adjustments. The plan is for the final framework to be presented for council’s approval in September. The licensing program would […]
‘Extreme damage’ as London firefighters battle large overnight blaze
London firefighters spent hours battling a blaze at a large vacant building just east of downtown late Sunday into Monday morning. Fire officials first announced crews were called to 720 Cabell St. at shortly after 10 p.m., when photos and video posted to social media showed firefighters battling raging flames. Cabell is a dead-end street […]
SPORTS BRIEFS: U9 North Stars heat up
MAJOR NORTH STARS LOSE TO LAKERS The Peterborough Lakers outscored the North Stars 4-0 in the third period en route to a 15-8 victory inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre Saturday night. Lion’s Head product Rob Hellyer did most of the damage for Peterborough with three goals and four assists in the contest. Austin […]