Members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association picket outside (January 21, 2020). (Photo by Maureen Revait)

OECTA ratifies central agreement, with some points headed to arbitration

An agreement covering members of the union representing 45,000 English Catholic educators has, for the most part, been ratified.

Pictured left to right, Dr. Springer and Dr. Way in one of Bluewater Health’s operating rooms. March, 2024. Image courtesy of Bluewater Health.

First 'bottom-up' surgery at Bluewater Health

General and Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Jeremy Springer said it's a new minimally invasive alternative for patients with low rectal cancer.

The Margaret Stokes IODE donates $25,000 to VPP capital campaign. March 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Playhouse Petrolia)

VPP capital campaign kicks off with $25K boost

The goal is to raise $3.5 million to improve accessibility at the historic building.

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Local projects benefit from Creative County Grant Program

A total of $65,620 will be distributed among 21 groups and organizations towards local arts, culture and heritage initiatives.

Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. Courtesy OPP West/Twitter.

Unsecured window blamed for jewellery theft

A break and enter in nearby Adelaide-Metcalfe serves as a reminder to make sure all windows and doors are locked before leaving your property.

Freighter Erie Loader upbound at Blue Water Bridge May 2017 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)

Resemblances between Blue Water Bridge and Baltimore bridge are 'superficial', FBCL says

The Federal Bridge Corporation [FBCL], which operates and manages the Blue Water Bridge [BWB] in Point Edward, is reacting to the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Sarnia's Plank Rd. June 2, 2017 (Photo by Josh Boyce)

CAA launches annual Worst Roads campaign

We're being asked for feedback on roads that have potholes, poor traffic signage, traffic congestion, and a lack of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

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