Keeping their memories alive: locals to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Oct. 15
It can be near-impossible to talk about the loss of a child, especially when that child is an infant or still in utero.
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LOCAL HEADLINES
Connor Luczka
Oct 4
Fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation celebrated in Stratford
On the front lawn of the Falstaff Family Centre in Stratford, a sacred fire was kept burning all day on Sept. 30.
Kate Smith
Oct 3
Fire Prevention Week: Best way to survive a fire
Fire Prevention Week in Ontario runs from October 6 until October 12.
Contributed
Oct 3
Flyers earn first win of the season with a convincing 5-2 victory over Walkerton
The Goderich Junior Flyers are six games into their 2024-25 season, currently holding a 2-4 record.
Luke Edwards
Oct 3
A Duc ascends the throne: New grape king announced
Unlike his opa, the new king hasn’t exactly been crowned. And that’s quite alright for Jeff Duc.
Lee Griffi
Oct 3
Chaos erupts at meeting after region releases crop-destruction report; contradictions over validity of NDA
The release of a report on the destruction of 160 acres of corn failed to provide the public any detailed information.
Emily Stewart
Oct 2
St. Marys McDonalds manager wins Roy Kroc Award
The person behind the St. Marys McDonalds recently received an internationally recognized award in honour of McDonalds co-founder Roy Kroc.
Galen Simmons
Oct 2
King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to five local individuals
Following a nomination and review process here within the riding of Perth-Wellington, a ceremony was held on Sunday, Sept. 29 in Listowel.
Galen Simmons
Oct 2
Pyramid Recreation Centre pool to close for seven months for major renovations
The Town of St. Marys will incur a major, unplanned expense to address the serious deterioration of equipment in the aquatics centre.
Jeff Helsdon
Oct 2
An open discussion with the mayor about tax increases
Most Tillsonburg residents were shocked when they opened their tax bills last month and saw a larger-than-expected increase.
Jeff Helsdon
Oct 2
Legion celebrates 95 years
A bit of the past, along with the present, were part of the 95th anniversary celebrations for the Tillsonburg Legion on Sept. 28.
Lee Griffi
Sep 27
Woodstock woman wants encampment near her backyard dismantled
City and mayor say their hands are tied
Lee Griffi
Sep 27
Woodstock Hospital suffers another privacy breach
Those affected have no idea what information was released
Chris Abbott
Sep 26
Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show kicks off on Oct. 8
The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, the third largest fair in Ontario, is raring to go Oct. 8-14.
Chris Abbott
Sep 26
Terry Fox Run gives people hope
In 1980, Terry Fox began his cross-country Marathon of Hope, running marathons to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
Lee Griffi
Sep 26
Wilmot mayor and Fight for Farmland have questions after report on crop destruction released
The Region of Waterloo released a report on the destruction of a soon-to-be-harvested corn crop in Wilmot Township
Wendy Lamond
Sep 25
Tampon Tuesday event held in St. Marys
Many people are unaware that menstrual-hygiene products are one of the most requested yet least donated items at local food banks.
Wendy Lamond
Sep 25
St. Marys DCVI holds Terry Fox Run raising money for cancer research
On Friday Sept. 20, St. Marys DCVI held its annual Terry Fox Run.
Galen Simmons
Sep 25
St. Marys BIA calls for artists to help beautify downtown utility boxes
Local artists and those with a connection to St. Marys will soon have an opportunity to help beautify downtown.
Galen Simmons
Sep 19
Simple Dreams once again feeding joy to the community with Thanksgiving Giveaway
With the rising cost of food & food insecurity on the rise, it has become harder and harder for many families to afford Thanksgiving dinner
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