Posts by Rob Perry
Houses being demolished
Demolition of two house on the north side of Sydenham Street East, west of Albert Street, began Thursday morning, July 10. Machinery operator Dave Thiessen said he expected to have most of the houses down by the end of the day. They’re being torn down to allow for the expansion of neighbouring Aylmer Full Gospel…
Read More“Bingo Ladies at Port Stanley Festival Theatre
Laura Caswell, left, Mary Pitt and Lisa Horner rehearsed for “Bingo Ladies,” a world premiere musical opening at Port Stanley Festival Theatre on Wednesday, July 9, and continuing through July 26. The show was written by Grant Tilly, and is set in a bingo hall.
Read MoreNeonicotinoid restrictions planned for Ontario
Local beekeepers are pleased but Grain Farmers of Ontario moved quickly to protest an announcement by Ontario Agriculture Minister Jeff Leal that the province planned to be the first in Canada to restrict the use of neonicotinoids, a pesticide allegedly linked to bee deaths. Ontario will require farmers and commercial growers to apply for permits…
Read MoreAll talk, no action on EECC boards
Malahide councillors are still grumbling about the condition of boards in one rink at East Elgin Community Complex but, despite wanting an investigation, they’ve done nothing to start one. The protective boards in one rink are badly cracked, and the estimate for replacing them after just 10 years of use is $120,000. While councillors griped…
Read MorePerfect record so far for Belmont U18 Girls
Sarah Hardy of Belmont VanBommel Farms Under 18 Girls team broke between two Mr. Sub defenders in a West London Soccer game Sunday, July 6. Belmont won that game 4-1, with goals from Hannah Brown with two, Taylor Bridgman and Alyssa Widemen, to extend its undefeated streak so far this season to seven wins.
Read MoreMad Science at Aylmer library
Sienna Pratt, 9, of Aylmer studied light through a “rainbow peephole” during a lesson by “Bionic Becki” Dries of London’s Mad Science at Aylmer library, Thursday, July 3. More than 20 children and adults attended the event. The library is holding special programs for youngsters every Thursday at 2 p.m. through the end of July.
Read MoreUnder 15 East Elgin soccer action
Dean Rollins, right, of Pioneer Seeds Under 15 House League team fought to keep the ball away from a Double J Fabrication defender during an East Elgin Soccer game at Columbus Field south of Aylmer, Monday, June 30. Pioneer Seeds won the game 6-1.
Read MoreBelmont boffo for Canada Day
Caedon Priess, 4, of Belmont concentrated as he wound his way around a bicycle safety rodeo course in the village on Canada Day. The bike rodeo was organized by the Belmont Lions Club, and held just before the community’s annual decorated bicycle parade.
Read MoreBelmont U14 Boys take on Southeast 1
Shane Taylor of host Belmont Under 14 Boys Spruce Lane Motor Products team fired the ball toward the Southeast 1 net during a West London Soccer game, Thursday, June 26. The visitors won 5-1.
Read MoreUnder 16 Belmont girls best opponent 9-0
Katlyn VanBommel of host Belmont Under 16 Girls Westminster Mutual team considered her options during a West London Soccer game against Southwest 2, Thursday, June 26. Belmont won handily, 9-0.
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