Saugeen Conservation warns of localized flooding due to melt, rain

Saugeen Conservation is warning of localized flooding in a flood watch issued late Saturday afternoon. For the municipalities of West Grey, Brockton, Arran-Elderslie, South Bruce and Saugeen Shores, the conservation authority upgraded its notice from a watershed condition statement to a flood watch as of 4 p.m. Saturday. Water levels in streams and rivers have […]

With COVID threat diminished, families turn out for New Year’s Eve

Families with kids returned to Owen Sound’s New Year’s Eve party at the rec centre Saturday afternoon, happy the threat of COVID-19 has diminished. Last year, kids lined up for goodie bags but there were no activities at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre. The year before the whole event was cancelled because of the […]

Police seeking convicted robber known to frequent London, Sarnia

Police are asking the public for help finding a violent offender who may be in Southwestern Ontario. The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) unit is searching for Kraig Tasker, who is serving a nearly five-year sentence for multiple convictions on crimes including robbery, using an imitation firearm, assault causing bodily harm and failure to comply […]

It’s going to be a soggy New Year’s Eve for London, region

It’s going to be a dreary end to 2022. Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning Saturday for London and the rest of Southwestern Ontario, where some areas could get drenched with up to 35 millimetres of rain throughout the day. The winter rain, expected to last into Saturday evening, could cause flooding, the federal weather […]