Tag: Relationships
London police board spent $104K on PR firm to sell high-spending budget
The London police board paid a prominent public relations firm more than $100,000 to help sell its controversial high-spending budget earlier this year, according to documents obtained by The Free Press. One city councillor called it âdisturbingâ to learn the board used taxpayersâ money to win support from the public and politicians for the $672-million, […]
Ex-Woodstock mayor blames female conspiracy for legal woes
The former mayor of Woodstock doesnât deny that he had little plastic baggies of white power with him most of the time. But Trevor Birtch, 49, insisted in his testimony at his second sexual assault trial in London that the powder was ground-up over-the-counter pain medication, not cocaine, that he would routinely snort for shoulder […]
Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance returning for its 10th year
The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance will return to the Georgian Bluffs golf resort community for a 10th time, once again showcasing the rare and exotic vehicles that has earned it the reputation as Canada’s premier display of automotive excellence. More than 100 unique vehicles in 19 classes will again grace the 18th fairway overlooking Georgian […]
Woman describes repeated assaults at ex-Woodstock mayor’s trial
Editor’s note: This story contains details about alleged assaults and sexual assaults that may be disturbing to some readers. She told a harrowing story about what happened on a drive to Turkey Point. Thatâs where the woman, aged 39, who says she was routinely sexually assaulted by former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch, 49, said they […]