A Kincardine resident is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing their vehicle into the ditch then fleeing the scene. Just after 11 p.m. on July 1, South Bruce OPP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 6, east of Ripley. When officers arrived, they found a pickup truck in the ditch […]






Canada Day held special meaning for dozens of Londoners who became Canadian citizens on Tuesday during a ceremony at Dundas Place





A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]





A courier charged in a crash that killed a seven-year-old boy outside his south London home is allowed to drive while on bail despite police telling The Free Press they believe a ban on driving was necessary.





There’s no shortage of events planned this weekend and on Canada Day in Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce. Canada Day itself is on a Tuesday this year, with the statutory holiday and all the associated closures observed then. However, there’s plenty to do in the region over the weekend and on the birthday of Canada’s confederation. […]