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Brantford woman missing for five days found, reunited with family: Police
A Brantford woman who disappeared after she left work in Woodstock five days ago has been found and is safe, Brantford police said Wednesday evening. Jenny Da Silva is âsafe in the company of family,â police said in a news release. Police didn’t say where or when Da Silva was found. “(We) do not have […]
Expansion finally begins at booming Woodstock centre for older adults
In the works for nearly a decade, a Woodstock recreational centre for older adults is finally breaking ground on a $9-million expansion to accommodate its burgeoning membership
Police agency rips city politician over social media posts about homeless
A city politician who’s faced scrutiny over social media posts about homelessness is once again under fire, this time from the Ontario Civilian Police Commission
Bank employee stole more than $500K to buy truck, travel, pay off credit card
SIMCOE â A former small-town bank employee who stole more than $500,000 will avoid jail after a judge here accepted a joint sentencing submission, though he admitted he wasn’t “in love” with it. Justice Gethin Edward agreed to a community sentence that allows Dana Studiman, 39, to live at home under a year-long curfew and […]
Joe Biden gives Medal of Honour to local descendant of U.S. Civil War hero
A local descendant of a U.S. Civil War soldier is basking in the long-ago exploits of his relative, who has been posthumously awarded the highest U.S. military honour by President Joe Biden U.S. Army Pte. Philip G. Shadrach was hanged in Georgia for stealing a Confederate train and causing chaos on the rails in 1862. […]
Analysis: Why London is losing its lustre for out-of-town homebuyers
Up until very recently, London was among the most coveted destinations for families looking for a place to live
Retired detective describes cryptic interview with accused’s son at murder trial
ST. THOMAS – Boris Panovskiâs son told police he âmight have someone in mindâ who may have shot Donato Frigo and his wife
Rock the Park: Five things to know about the London music festival
Four nights of music â from rock, to hip-hop and R&B â begin Wednesday in London at the 20th edition of Rock the Park, an outdoor festival that draws thousands of music fans to Harris Park. Reporter Noah Brennan spotlights key things to know ahead of the festival’s launch. THE BIG PICTURE When it began […]
Oak to be planted in Sharif Rahman’s honour
Owen Sound council agreed Monday to plant an oak tree in front of the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre in memory of Sharif Rahman, a community-minded local restaurateur and Y member. Rahman, 44, died a week after an Aug. 17, 2023 assault outside his downtown restaurant, The Curry House. Police have been investigating his death […]