Tag: Ontario
Montgomery brought stray voltage problems to the forefront in Ontario
Ontario farmers who experience stray voltage on their property have some recourse thanks to the decades-long battle waged by Lee Montgomery, a former Dover Township farmer. Montgomery, who was 88,…
Annual parades to be kept off Ontario, Erie and Huron streets this year
News Local News Stratford council voted Tuesday to keep the local Kinsmen club’s two annual parades — the Canada Day Parade and the Santa Claus Parade — off of provincially…
Elections Ontario investigating nomination signature issue
Elections Ontario is looking into a complaint from the NDP concerning the nomination papers of the provincial Liberal candidate in Chatham-Kent-Leamington. Earlier this month, the Liberals had dropped Alec Mazurek,…
Examining New Blue, a new right-of-centre option for Ontario voters
London candidates for the small-c conservative upstart New Blue Party made their pitch to voters Monday evening, with election day little more than two weeks away. About 70 supporters and…
Ontario NDP pledges property tax deferral for seniors, $1-billion home care investment
Ontario Election News Local News Ontario’s New Democrats would introduce property tax deferrals for seniors if elected next month, Leader Andrea Horwath promised Friday. Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath, third…
Horwath first major party leader to swing through Southwestern Ontario
New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath is making a campaign swing through Southwestern Ontario, where in the last election the party had its best showing since 1990. Horwath made a…
Emergency training puts low-flowing military aircraft over Southwestern Ontario this week
Don’t be alarmed if you spot low-flying military aircraft in the skies over parts of Southwestern Ontario this week. A CC-130H Hercules aircraft and a CH-146 Griffon helicopter will be…
New Blue Party of Ontario leader speaks in Sarnia
Sarnia-Lambton was an early supporter of the New Blue Party of Ontario, its leader said Saturday during a campaign visit to the riding. Jim Karahalios, who the party founded in…
Ontario election: All you need to know across London region’s 10 ridings The early outlook in the 10-riding London region
Ready, set, vote. Lawn signs and campaign flyers are in the forecast during the next four weeks, as provincial candidates vie for votes in the London region. Wednesday is the…
Ontario beekeepers experiencing high losses
Beekeepers across Ontario are experiencing colony losses not seen for a long time, the head of an industry association has said. Bernie Wiehle, the president of the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association,…