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London’s annual dog festival returned to Plunkett Estate, drawing four-legged visitors and their humans.

More than 1,500 people signed a petition opposing the 500-MW compressed-air project on prime agricultural land.

Public feedback on proposed management-plan changes, including possible further campsite closures, ends Monday.

Nokee Kwe hopes the recognition will boost visibility and economic opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

A strong display of defence all across the diamond was instrumental in the Mitchell DG Eckert Construction 9U Astros claiming the Western Ontario Baseball Association Enhanced championship on their home field Aug. 9.  Mitchell allowed just nine runs in four games en route to the title, capped by a 14-3 rout of Kincardine Rep — […]

With mere days before candidates must declare their intention for the next four-year term of West Perth council, a couple of new names have formally been submitted, as well one already familiar to voters. Current Mayor Walter McKenzie, who will complete 16 years as head of the municipality once the current term ends, has filed […]

At a time when rising costs make it more difficult to make ends meet, West Perth staff and council were praised for the way they balanced the municipal books last year.  Auditor Paul Seebach of Clinton-based Seebach & Company spent the first 10 minutes of council’s Aug. 10 meeting presenting an overview of the 2025 […]

After an almost four-year wait on an answer to a question that doesn’t seem particularly difficult to answer, West Perth is taking a more formal approach.  The municipality will now formally request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation review the potential transfer and designation of additional sections of Highway 23 and Highway 8 of the […]

The Cobourg Police Service is urging residents to exercise vigilance after a senior was defrauded for about $100,000 through a suspected home improvement scam.

More than 50 volunteers answered the call throughout the day on Tuesday, Aug. 11 to help United Way Northumberland ensure local kids have a smooth start to the school year with the supplies needed to achieve success in the classroom.

A long-time veteran of public service and a familiar face has returned at the Northumberland County level to tackle “one of the county’s largest and most diverse service portfolios.”