The Dungannon Agricultural Society is in dire need of committed volunteers, or it could be forced to disband. “People are panicking a little bit,” society president Dave Sjaarda said in a March 19 phone interview, describing the community’s reaction to the news. In a letter posted to the society’s social media on March 13, the […]
(By Pauline Kerr) The “moving target” nature of the tariffs imposed as part of the American trade war with Canada has created a lot of uncertainty in both countries, in … Continue reading What tariffs mean to the local agricultural community
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The loss of Hudson’s Bay stores at London’s two landmark shopping malls will leave massive holes in the city’s retail space that won’t be easy to fill, experts say. But look for a diverse mix from office to entertainment, culture and community, and even some smaller retail offerings to fill the void, they agree, as […]
Community-pooled funds are helping boost charities and projects in the region. This is Part Three of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.
Former Kincardine councillor Doug Kennedy was posthumously awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal for his commitment to the local hockey community. “Doug was a legend in Kincardine for over 30 years. What he did for sports, recreation, healthcare, community service was iconic. He deserves a medal,” Keith Davidson recalled an excerpt from the nomination […]
The Bay is the last department-store survivor of an ongoing "retail apocalypse" that swallowed Eaton's, Sears Canada and Zellers
Municipal officials and business leaders have launched a push encouraging local support for Strathroy-Caradoc businesses.
Lucknow’s tight-knit community could be key for local businesses facing uncertain times. This is part of our series, How Canada Win.
Knox Church, located at 345 Durham St. in Kincardine, is pleased to host another community lunch on April 4 from noon until 2 p.m. This time, it’s the hearty Great Canadian Hot Stew and a Bun Lunch with dessert, tea, coffee and lots of opportunity for warm and cordial fellowship. Everyone is invited and donations […]
A surge of measles cases on London’s doorstep has led to the first case of the highly infectious disease in Middlesex-London. The case reported Monday by the Middlesex-London Health Unit comes after several reports of measles exposure in London and Strathroy since late January. “The individual was likely exposed while visiting a neighbouring jurisdiction,” the […]