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The northern lights were exploding in a kaleidoscope of colour in the star-flecked sky. Wave after wave drifting and shifting overhead; a solar show gone wild. I stayed up, wide-eyed, for 20 minutes, or so, thrilled by the spectacle. And for the next three days, “thrills” – thanks to my “Kootenay Dirt” mountain biking adventure ...
Pay suspensions recommended for Sarnia Coun. Dennis, Mayor …
1 day ago · Back to video. Benjamin M. Drory said he is recommending the same “relatively light” penalty for Mayor Mike Bradley and Coun. Bill Dennis, after each, he said, breached the section of council’s code that says members shouldn’t use indecent, abusive or insulting language. Council decides on penalties when it next meets Oct. 28.
Growing Woodstock's push for more land nears final approval
3 days ago · A land swap between that would give growing Woodstock more room is a step closer to final approval after the Oxford City’s politicians and their peers in neighbouring Norwich Township approved the deal’s terms. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In a unanimous vote Thursday night, Woodstock councillors ...
Woodstock city council rejects free transit promotion for youth
3 days ago · In a 4-3 vote, council dismissed the estimated $35,000 promotion to allow high school students and younger youth to ride for free on Woodstock’s public transit in November. The recommendation was made by a mayor’s task force and the funds would have come from a community and social well-being reserve fund. Mayor Jerry Acchione said the task ...
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Thames Valley District school board trustees reacted publicly for the first time on Tuesday night to details of a Toronto retreat by administrators that cost taxpayers more than $38,000 while the organization battles a $7.6-million deficit. Local News.
Council backs proposed homelessness and addiction treatment hub
6 days ago · The provincial government is planning to spend $378 million over four years to create the HART Hubs. The hubs would connect people with complex needs to a comprehensive, locally-based approach to treatment. They will provide a range of services including primary care, mental health and addiction care, social services and employment support.
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The province estimates Southwestern Ontario’s population will jump more than 40 per cent to 2.6 million people by 2051. London and Middlesex County are expected to lead the way, growing by 56.7 per cent to about 880,000 people over the next 25 years, with nearby Oxford County close behind at 51.9 per cent. But rapid growth comes at a price.
Council notebook: Downtown plan bumped from capital budget
Dec 18, 2023 · With the revitalization plan temporarily being put on pause for 2024, the total capital budget came in at slightly more than $29 million. This budget includes the sewer and water work being completed in conjunction with a series of road reconstruction projects that are being financed through Oxford County’s water and wastewater rates.
Man launches $3.5M lawsuit against Woodstock police officer over …
Sep 25, 2024 · A Woodstock man has filed a $3.5-million lawsuit against a local police officer, alleging the officer struck him with a cruiser and denied him immediate treatment for serious injuries that left him permanently disabled. Jason Simms, 41, detailed his allegations in a negligence lawsuit against ...
Expansion finally begins at booming Woodstock centre for older …
Jul 10, 2024 · About 100 people attended a ceremony Wednesday at the South Gate Centre in the city’s west end to mark the milestone. “It has been a nine-year journey with some speed bumps along the way, but we are finally here today to celebrate the groundbreaking,” said David Hilderley, chair of the finance team.