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Sunfest lineup features tried and true and cutting-edge acts
An African group that makes its instruments and costumes from discarded materials and Indigenous performers from around the globe are part of a diverse lineup for this year’s Sunfest. Alfredo Caxaj, the festival’s artistic director and founder, and Mercedes Caxaj, co-artistic director and Alfredo’s daughter, announced the lineup Thursday at the London Brewing Co-operative. Nearly […]
More than 100 new measles cases in Elgin, Oxford: Health unit
The London-area health unit at the epicentre of a provincewide measles outbreak is reporting more than 100 new infections in a week for the first time since the outbreak began in October. Southwestern Public Health reported 104 new measles cases in Elgin and Oxford counties, Woodstock and St. Thomas since May 8 on Thursday. The […]
Owen Sound River District to seek feedback on expansion
The River District Board of Management plans to get feedback about a potential boundary expansion. At its meeting on Wednesday, the board voted to move forward on a recommended action from its 2020 River District Action plan and begin preliminary consultation with stakeholders, businesses and property owners and the public on expanding the River District’s […]
Georgian College’s president says more tough decisions to come
Georgian College became the latest Ontario college to announce serious cuts to its offerings on Wednesday amid international student caps and stagnant government funding
Police force loses bid to fire officer who punched, kicked handcuffed man
Woodstock police officer Det.-Const. Eric Dopf avoided termination after pleading guilty to two professional misconduct charges