The province tabled new legislation on March 30 that takes aim at municipal planning schemes to address a lack of housing supply.
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From tree to table: Hoover’s Maple Syrup and the intricate science behind syrup production
Terry Hoover kills the engine of his Kubota utility vehicle and climbs out of the cab into the cool but comfortable early February air.
Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation
A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
Live theatre is back on four local stages
Open the doors and cue the stage lights! Drayton Entertainment will finally welcome audiences back to all of its theatres across the province this year including four local venues – the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, and Schoo
Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21
Masks no longer required in schools, most public settings beginning March 21
Blyth Festival’s 2022 season returns to the Harvest Stage
The Blyth Festival returns once again to present its 2022 season outdoors on the beautiful new Harvest Stage. Four Canadian productions will run in succession from June to September.
Q&A with CANNABIS XPRESS owner Chris Jones
After three months of preparation, on Feb. 17 CANNABIS XPRESS opened of its newest stores in Wingham. The Wingham Advance Times interviewed owner Chris Jones about his career in the cannabis industry and the process of opening the store in Wingham.
Ontario government offers support in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Ontario government is assisting the people of Ukraine by providing $300,000 in humanitarian aid during this difficult and challenging time.
Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,
Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore
TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the province’s top…
Trudeau revokes use of Emergencies Act
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will be revoking a declaration of a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act, imposed 10 days ago in response to cross-border blockades and an occupation of downtown Ottawa protesting COVID-19 restrictions.
Emergencies Act architect Perrin Beatty reflects on first use of legislation
It’s Nov. 16, 1987, Brian Mulroney is Canada’s prime minister, and in the House of Commons stands defence minister Perrin Beatty.
Ontario to eliminate licence plate renewal fees, stickers effective March 13
On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.
Emergencies Act invoked for first time in response to blockades, occupation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a national emergency in response to the recent blockades of Canada-U.S. border crossings and the occupation of Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2021 Better Newspapers Competition this week, with Midwestern Newspapers picking up 12 nominations in recognition of some top-tier local news coverage last year.
