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No injuries in Talbot/Caverly crash
No one was hurt after a two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 on Talbot Street West near Caverly Road in Aylmer. A dark blue Volkswagen Passat was travelling west on Talbot Street and was about to turn left onto Caverly Road when a grey Honda Civic, also travelling west,…
Read MoreNew president for STEGH
The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital board announced Thursday, Sept. 1, that it will promote current Vice President and Chief of Staff Dr. Nancy Whitmore to be STEGH’s new president and chief executive officer. She will replace outgoing President Paul Collins, who has held that role for 15 years. Dr. Whitmore’s salary will be $205,569, the…
Read MoreBee beard highlights Clovermead Honey Festival
Joanna Hiemstra braved very close proximity of thousands of bees as the subject of a bee beard demonstration at Clovermead Adventure Farm north of Aylmer on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 27. The bee beard demonstration was just one of the many attractions for visitors during Clovermead’s month-long annual Honey Festival held each Saturday in August. Other…
Read MoreDog lovers descend upon Steen Park
Meyer, a four-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel owned by Charla Prtenjaca of London, ran the lure course set up in Steen Park in Aylmer for the first ever Dog Lovers Days event on Saturday, Aug. 27. Sponsored by Elgin Feeds to raise money for Helping Paws Rescue by asking for a free-will donation for visitor…
Read MoreBubble fun at Co-opalooza
Kahlo Barre-Older, 3, of London chased a large soap bubble at the first ever Co-opalooza at the Gay Lea Dairy Heritage Museum west of Copenhagen on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 27. The event celebrated southwestern Ontario’s co-operative, community-owned businesses including credit unions, grocery stores, theatres, band-owned record labels, retail stores and Gay Lea itself which is…
Read MoreWatermelon Fest a big hit
Amanda Goertzen, 8, only had to travel down the street from her home to enjoy the free swing midway ride at the 19th annual Straffordville Watermelon Fest on Saturday, Aug. 27. Attractions of the mostly free day-long event included fresh watermelon slices, cotton candy, the midway rides for children, a parade, live music, a classic…
Read MoreChartwell resident has his wet wish granted
Chartwell Aylmer Long-Term Care resident Roger Verbrugge, 87, middle, had his wish granted to swim once again at the Aylmer outdoor pool complex on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 25 as part of the retirement and nursing home’s Moments That Matter program. Helping Mr. Verbrugge navigate in the shallow end of the pool were lifeguards Erica Zimmer,…
Read MoreBayham resident tests positive for Lyme disease
Elgin St. Thomas Public Health is advising outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions after finding out a Bayham resident has tested positive for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. Deer ticks live in areas with tall grass, marshlands and bushes…
Read MorePlenty of custom bikes and more at the Four Hour Show
Dozens of custom motorcycles were on display during the third annual 4 Hour Show at Malahide Community Place in Springfield on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 21. The event included live music, a blade thrower and a fire breather, vendor displays, door prizes and a pin-up contest for women to win a $700 boudoir photo shoot.
Read MoreSpringwater hosts “Fred Heads” for charity picnic
David Celia and Marla performed to a captive audience on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20 during the 22nd annual Fred Eaglesmith Charity Picnic at Springwater Conservation Area southwest of Aylmer. Mr. Celia is a Toronto-based alternative folk singer-songwriter and guitarist who has teamed up with Marla, a 20-year-old aspiring singer from Germany, for a tour that…
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