News
Little say if conservation authorities amalgamated
Municipalities will have little influence with conservation “superauthorities” if the Ontario government goes ahead with plans to merge the province’s 37 authorities into just seven. That was what Catfish Creek Conservation Authority General Manager Dusty Underhill predicted during a meeting of his board Thursday, Nov. 27. Catfish Creek Conservation Authority, Long Point Regional Conservation Authority…
Read MorePremier lauds St. Thomas-Elgin economic growth
Premier Doug Ford celebrated his 61st birthday in St. Thomas on Nov. 20, officially welcoming Vianode’s $3.2 billion investment in the community and underscoring southwestern Ontario’s important contributions to economic growth across Canada. “The best birthday present I’ve ever had,” the premier told a small crowd assembled in Yarmouth Yards. “$3.2 billion investment, it’s absolutely…
Read MoreOrwell man, “prolific offender,” arrested and charged again
An Orwell man, 34, who had been wearing a tracking monitor but allegedly removed it, was charged by Aylmer Police with spousal assault and has been remanded into custody. He was described by police as “a prolific offender.” Chief Kyle Johnstone said the man had been out on bail for a charge of possession of…
Read MoreSpringfield PS parents hold craft sale
Springfield Public School’s Parent Council held its Third Annual Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 15, to raise money for year-end field trips for all the pupils there. Laurie Syrnyk, left, of Laurie’s Animal Antics of Springfield chatted over colourful pet bandanas with Ginger Abbott of Mount Salem. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreMuseum volunteers host Christmas Tour of Homes
Aylmer-Malahide Museum and Archives volunteer Melanie MacNeil welcomed guests on the annual Christmas Tour of Homes to St. Paul’s United Church in Aylmer on Saturday, Nov. 15. The church was also decorated for the holidays, including trees, wreaths, laurels and, in front of the altar, a crèche. The 150-year-old church had been busy during the…
Read MoreBelmont United Church hosts 136th Turkey Supper
Belmont United Church’s 136th Turkey Supper on Wednesday night, Nov. 5, sold out with 400 attending. The menu included turkey, dressing, cranberries, potatoes, gravy, corn, turnip, coleslaw, dinner roll, pie and a beverage. The event was organized by the United Church Women under the leadership of Peggy Cameron, who credited its success to a group…
Read MoreYoung community volunteer dies after crash
A St. Thomas teenager’s compassion and giving spirit are being remembered after her death three days following a Nov. 14 collision between a sedan and transport truck at the intersection of Quaker Road and Southdale Line in Central Elgin. Hadley Denison, 17, a Grade 12 student at St. Thomas’ Parkside Collegiate Institute and a member…
Read MoreAylmer Kinsmen Santa Parade sets the stage for Christmas
The music and charm of Christmas will return to the streets of Aylmer as the 81st annual Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade commences at 2 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 22. Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade committee head Andrew Beck says the “folksy” holiday event is the official launch of the town’s Christmas shopping season and invites businesses,…
Read MorePort Stanley BIA creates a stir by rebranding holiday weekend
The Port Stanley Business Improvement Area seems to have encountered a few re-branding bumps in the road as villagers continue to question the BIA management board’s decision to change the name of its once popular Dickens Days Christmas celebrations. While the Port Stanley Lions and Lioness clubs’ Dickens Day Night Parade will continue as usual…
Read MoreCouckuyt: vulgarities unacceptable at meetings
Aylmer Mayor Jack Couckuyt and Deputy Mayor Pete Barbour, at a council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, condemned the use of profanities and the vulgarity of some comments made at a prior meeting at Old Town Hall on Oct. 15. They didn’t mention anyone by name, but appeared to be referring to Tyler Desrosiers, spouse…
Read More