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Ontario cabinet shuffle: Three key takeaways from Doug Ford’s changes

The shakeup moves several ministers, leaves others untouched and creates a new artificial intelligence portfolio.

Could a defence deal bring GM’s Cami plant back to life?

GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.

Oxford would have minimal seats on new conservation boards: staff

Oxford County will have minimal representation on boards under the proposed amalgamation of Ontario's Conservation Authorities (CAs).

We're back. Mayor's BBQ welcomes post-secondary students to Brantford

Post-secondary students welcomed to Brantford as another year of university and college studies gets underway.

Drug investigation nets seizure of firearms, cash and drugs

Three Norfolk County residents are facing drug and weapons charges following a trafficking investigation in Simcoe.

Bell urges patience as telephone patent proceeds

In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us…

Norfolk OPP nab theft suspects; seek help for stolen scooter

Two men are facing charges as the result of a theft investigation.

Sheila Moir-Martin running for council in Ward 6 North West Chatham

I initially ran in 2022 and have been interested in council for years, but was busy raising my daughter as a single parent and making a living.…

CUPE raising alarm over funding, capacity issues in Ontario hospitals

A new union research report on Ontario’s hospitals is raising the alarm over funding and capacity issues.

Historic Port Burwell lighthouse transfer clears way for restoration

The historical society will receive about $250,000 from Bayham and pursue grants to restore the nearly 200-year-old landmark.

Police briefs: Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

A traffic stop in North Perth led to an arrest and several drug and weapons charges.

Both Crown and mayoral candidate appeal his sentence for online hatred

Frequent political candidate Leslie Bory has thrown his hat in the ring for the upcoming mayoral election despite the fact Ontario’s Court of Ap…

Make some Strides for Students at Grand Erie District School Board fundraising event

The Grand Erie District School Board is encouraging students, families, and community members to get active while supporting student success thr…

140 livestock killed in Gads Hill fire

Perth County OPP and EMS responded to early morning structure fire last Saturday in which officials say 140 livestock were killed.

Man guilty of 2nd-degree murder, kidnapping in Walpole Island killing

The jury returned with a verdict Tuesday in the Walpole Island homicide trial being held in Sarnia.

Walpole Island slaying: Accused convicted of 2nd-degree murder, kidnapping

The jury returned with a verdict Tuesday in the Walpole Island homicide trial being held in Sarnia.

Loreena McKennitt receives yet another honour, this time from abroad

The Stratford-based musician has been named an Officer of the National Order of Arts and Letters by the French Ministry of Culture

Busy streets, parking violations causing downtown residents concern

Downtown Front Street in Sarnia gets noticeably busier on Thursdays.