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Hostage situation in Exeter determined to be 'unfounded'

Huron County OPP have confirmed the incident that caused evacuations and street closures in Exeter on March 15 was a reported hostage situation that turned out to be unfounded.

New Bruce Trail Conservancy MapleCross Nature Reserve at Hope Bay. Photos by Bruce Trail ecologist Brian Popelier.

Bruce Trail Conservancy expands protected land

The Bruce Trail Conservancy has managed to protect more land along the trail on the Bruce Peninsula.

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Closing Markets for Monday, March 18

Soybeans finished lower to begin the week.

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Former president of Saugeen Ojibway Nation finance corporation charged with fraud

An investigation commenced in 2021 after a complaint regarding irregular account activities.

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Scoreboard, Mar 18

Sidney Crosby matched Wayne Gretzky for seventh-most goals with a single franchise in NHL history, in Pittsburgh's 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings Sunday.

Ian Jean, Forestry and Land Stewardship Specialist with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) points out exit holes on an Ash Tree, indicating the invasive Emerald Ash Borer has infested this tree (Photo courtesy of ABCA)

Ash tree removal underway at Owen Sound park

The City of Owen Sound will be targeting trees infected by the Emerald Ash Borer near the Harrison Park Entrance Road.

Wheelchair Accessibility sign. BlackburnNews.com photo

Avon Maitland School Board drafts new accessibility plan

People can read over a draft of the Avon Maitland District School Board's (AMDSB) new Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP).

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Regional News

A firefighter is shown on the balcony of a home on Meadowgate Boulevard in London, March 18, 2024. Photo courtesy London Fire Department/X.
The damaged infield of a practice baseball diamond at Lacasse Park in Tecumseh is shown on March 17, 2024. Photo courtesy Tecumseh Thunder/X.
Sarnia city councillor Bill Dennis. Blackburn News file photo by Melanie Irwin.
Chatham-Kent Police Cruiser. (Photo courtesy of CK Police)
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