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Ontario government proposes expansion of strong mayor powers to 169 more municipalities, including EZT, Perth East and Wilmot

1 week ago | granthaven.com | Lee Griffi

By Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterThe Government of Ontario is continuing to bolster the unilateral decision-making powers of mayors across the province with a proposal to expand strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, including East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT), Perth East and Wilmot Township.
New Hamburg auction house at the centre of new tv show on Rogers

1 week ago | granthaven.com | Galen Simmons

By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterMiller & Miller Auctions, a New Hamburg-based auction house renowned for selling some of Canada’s most valuable and intriguing collectibles worldwide, made its television debut on Rogers TV earlier this month in a new series, Auction Studio: The Best of Miller & Miller Auctions.
Tillsonburg asks for pause on strong mayor powers

1 week ago | granthaven.com | Jeff Helsdon

By Jeff HelsdonLJI ReporterTillsonburg council asked for a pause on the province’s move to implement strong mayor powers. The province released a proposal on April 9 to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities, including Tillsonburg, effective May 1, 2025 to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario.
Ontario government proposes expansion of strong mayor powers to 169 more municipalities, including St. Marys

1 week ago | granthaven.com | Galen Simmons

By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterThe Government of Ontario is continuing to bolster the unilateral decision-making powers of mayors across the province with a proposal to expand strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, including St. Marys. In 2022, through changes to the Municipal Act, strong mayor powers were first granted to the heads of councils in Toronto and Ottawa, and then to mayors in 48 additional municipalities in 2023.
GM laying off hundreds of CAMI employees

2 weeks ago | granthaven.com | Lee Griffi

(Contributed Photo). Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterGeneral Motors (GM) is temporarily halting and then reducing production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van at Ingersoll’s CAMI Assembly Plant. The union representing the workers said it is devastating for Unifor members, their families, and the entire Ingersoll community. Employees were told of their fate today and sent home.
What is going on in Woodstock high schools - part 2

2 weeks ago | granthaven.com | Lee Griffi

The Thames Valley District School Board does not have any official police programs in its high schools. Community support is growing for one to be back the halls of Woodstock high schools. (TVDSB Photo). Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterIt has been several years since the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has had an official policing program in its high schools. The desire to bring one back, at least in Woodstock, has fallen on deaf ears at the board level.
Leatherbarrow cleared by city’s IC

2 weeks ago | granthaven.com | Lee Griffi

(City of Woodstock Youtube Screenshot). Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterCounc. Kate Leatherbarrow was cleared of any wrongdoing surrounding a potential conflict of interest surrounding the city’s Streetscape project. John Mascarin, a partner with the law firm Aird and Berlis LLP, is the Integrity Commissioner (IC) for the city and received three complaints surrounding Leatherbarrow’s involvement in approving Phase 1 of the downtown revitalization project.
peopleCare says goodbye to School House and former long-term care home

2 weeks ago | granthaven.com | Lee Griffi

By Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterWith the new peopleCare long-term care (LTC) home up and running in Tavistock, the company’s attention has turned to tearing down the well-known Old School House and the previous home built in the 1970s. “The team shared that the demo should take about another two weeks in total.
St. Marys Community Players to stage family comedy, Over the River and Through the Woods

2 weeks ago | granthaven.com | Galen Simmons

The show runs at the St. Marys Town Hall Theatre from April 25 to May 10By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterThe cast and crew for the St. Marys Community Players’ (SCMP) 2025 spring production will bring heartfelt laughter and family connections to the stage at St. Marys Town Hall Theatre with Tony Award winning playwright Joe Pietro’s Over the River and Through the Woods.
More than 70 cases identified in Huron-Perth during ongoing Ontario measles outbreak

2 weeks ago | granthaven.com | Galen Simmons

By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterLocal public-health officials are continuing to do everything they can to curb the spread of measles in Huron and Perth counties as the number of identified cases continues to rise both locally and across the province.