Tag: Southwestern
Southwestern Ontario pediatric services get $4.5M+ funding boost
The Children’s Treatment Center of Chatham-Kent is among several Southwestern Ontario organizations receiving provincial funding boosts for pediatric programming and services. Article content The province will spend more than $4.5…
Southwestern Ontario colleges forecast steep losses from student visa cap
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A recently announced cap on international student visas already is creating havoc, Ontario’s colleges say, and could have major implications for the province’s ability…
Southwestern Ontario man fined $7,000 for illegal moose kill
A Southwestern Ontario man has been fined $7,000 and had his hunting license suspended for illegally killing a moose, officials with Ontario’s ministry of natural resources say. Article content In…
Long road back: Behind one Southwestern Ontario man’s daily 4-km trek
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News With his reflective wear and daily treks along a busy road south of St. Thomas, it’s hard to miss Rob Viscontas. Author of the…
New Southwestern Ontario high-voltage power line well ahead of schedule
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A major new power transmission line in Southwestern Ontario, where demand for electricity is soaring, is projected to be completed a year ahead of…
Pride flag stolen from Southwestern Ontario home – for fifth time
A collection of police reports from across Southwestern Ontario: Article content Police in the Southwestern Ontario town of Aylmer say Pride flags have been stolen from the same home five…
Seven charged, nearly $1M in drugs seized in Southwestern Ontario probe
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Seven people across Southwestern Ontario are facing charges after drugs worth nearly $1 million were seized in Chatham-Kent, London and St. Thomas in a…
‘Enabling Breastfeeding’ through new Southwestern public health contest
The public health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties is celebrating National Breastfeeding Week with a new contest. Article content Southwestern public health is urging moms to share stories about…
Injured Southwestern Ontario migrant worker deserved more pay: Tribunal
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A lawyer for Leroy Thomas and the three other migrant workers in the case called the tribunal’s ruling ‘significant.’ Canadian Press Fakiha Baig Published…
Southwestern Ontario Conservative MPPs get Ford government promotions
Two area Progressive Conservative MPPs, Anthony Leardi (Essex) and Trevor Jones (Chatham-Kent—Leamington) have been given additional roles in the provincial government. Article content Leardi has been appointed deputy house whip…