It was the promise of close to $600 million for new schools in Ontario that prompted the Thames Valley District school board to put off a massive review of where kids go to school in the city, with many buildings half-empty while others are bursting at the seams. Read More
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Letters to the Editor: Nov. 27
Eye care resolution long overdue Since Sept. 1, optometrists in Ontario have not been seeing patients who are OHIP insured. Ontario citizens younger than 20, older than 64 or those of any age who are diabetic or have other conditions have their eye exams funded by the provincial health plan. Optometrists must accept the OHIP […]
Full house for Kincardine’s municipal All-Candidates meeting
By Hannah MacLeod The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce hosted an All-Candidates meeting for the current municipal election at the Davidson Centre on Monday, Sept. 26. The event aimed … Continue reading Full house for Kincardine’s municipal All-Candidates meeting →
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