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Passport delays loom as postal strike continues
Holiday travellers waiting on passports in the mail do have another course of action as the postal strike drags on. The Federal Government has cnfirmed disruptions with mailing out the passports. "If you didn't pay ...
Inflation Climbs to 2% in October, Cooling Hopes for Major Interest Rate Cuts
Canada's annual inflation rate grew more than expected...to 2 per cent in October. Data released today (Tuesday) shows gas prices fell less than last month, likely diluting chances of another large interest rate cut in D...
Costly Mistake: Unauthorized Shoreline Work Near Grand Bend Leads to Over $115K in Fines and Expenses
Unauthorized shoreline work has cost property owners over $100,000 in restoration expenses, plus $15,000 in fines. On September 11th fines were issued in Provincial Offences Court for unapproved work in the Beach O' Pine...
Invisible Threat: November Highlights the Dangers of Radon Gas
This is Radon Action Month...a good time to let you know more about the potentially dangerous, odourless gas. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil...and it can s...
Special Olympics Huron Kicks Off Active Start Program for Young Athletes
The Huron Special Olympics program has launched a new Active Start program, offering kids ages 2 to 12 their first taste of sports and physical activity. Jeff Charlesworth, Program Consultant for Special Olympics Ontario...
The Exeter Grand Bend 48
Here's what's going on in Exeter Grand Bend over the next 48 hours. TODAY; Knitting Group - Bayfield Branch @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Knit, relax and meet fellow knitters each week at the Bayfield Branch. All are welcome to dr...
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT- OPP and Police Partners Kick Off Festive RIDE to Drive Out Impaired Driving
Ontario Provincial Police across the West Region are teaming up with municipal police services to launch the annual Festive RIDE campaign. Officially kicking off November 21st, the campaign aims to reduce impaired drivin...
Emergency Alert Test Set to Sound Across Ontario Today
Canada's emergency alert system will be sending a test alert across Ontario today. It is part of a national test by Alert Ready to check performance and reliability of the system in life-threatening situations. Cellphone...
Carrot Recall Sparks Health Warning: E. Coli Linked to Popular Organic Brands
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for several brands of carrot products due to possible E. coli contamination. The recall affects baby and whole organic carrot from brands including Complimen...
Living Wage Week Highlights $23.05 as the New Standard for Perth-Huron Workers
Living Wage Week in Ontario takes place from November 18th to 22nd, and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has announced the updated living wage for the region at $23.05 per hour, a slight increase from last year's $22.75. Th...
Cross-Canada Trek: 'Fellow in Yellow' Inspires Wellness and Community Connections
A Nova Scotia man currently crossing Canada on foot is making his way through southwestern Ontario. He stopped in Grand Bend on Friday as well as Parkhill on Saturday. Trevor Redmond is doing this as part of personal jou...
Ontario Boosts School Safety and Student Well-Being with Multi-Million Dollar Investment
The Ontario government is investing millions to help fight bullying in schools and promote student mental health and well-being. In making the announcement, Minister of Education Jill Dunlop said the funding highlights O...
Charges Laid in North Middlesex Domestic Violence Investigation
Middlesex County OPP have charged a person after investigating intimate partner violence. On November 12th police were called to Nairn Road in North Middlesex because of a disturbance. A 71-year-old person from Middlesex...
The Exeter Grand Bend 48
Here's what's going on in Exeter Grand Bend over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Tai Chi - Wingham @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us at the Alice Munro Branch for a Tai Chi session, all skill levels welcome! TODAY: Aging by the Bo...
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT- Rapid Response Units Hit the Road: Middlesex-London Paramedics Innovate Emergency Care
The next time you call an ambulance in London and Middlesex County, you may not get what you expect right away. An innovative program launched by the Middlesex London Paramedic Service aims to cut down on the response ti...
Canada Post Strike Halts Mail as Holiday Rush Looms
The Canada Post strike continues this morning after the Crown Corporation and the Postal Workers' union couldn't reach a deal. One striking worker says he understands why people may be frustrated especially as the busy h...
Sealed with Hope: AMGH Creates Time Capsule for Diabetes Awareness
To mark Diabetes Awareness Month, Alexandra Marine & General Hospital (AMGH) has started a special project that brings the community together with hope and a focus on medical progress. The hospital has created a time...
Festive RIDE Gears Up to Keep Roads Safe This Holiday Season
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers in the West Region are working with local police to fight impaired driving during the holiday season as the annual Festive RIDE campaign begins in southwestern Ontario. Festive RI...
Protect Local Water: Committee Seeks Environmental Representative to Join Team
The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region is searching for a new member to join their Source Protection Committee (SPC) to represent the environmental sector. Interested candidates can ...
Legends of Lambton: Virtual Event Brings County's Colorful Past to Life
The Heritage Sarnia-Lambton network is hosting a virtual Heritage Hour program on Thursday, November 21st, at 7:30 p.m. This one-hour event, called Legends of Lambton, will explore the fascinating lives of important peop...