Local News

Most customers will see about a $1 increase on their monthly hydro bill.

Local photographer Blair Wright documents some of the most frightful, and delightful, Halloween decorating of 2024.

There’ll be free admission on the Nov. 5 Night Out on Duane, in honour of the late Duane Cridland.

Topics covered included falls prevention, seniors dental program and elder abuse prevention. 

Of the 479 forest fires in Ontario in 2024, 218 of those were in the Northwest.

Ontario’s deficit for 2024-25 has shrunk by more than $3 billion due to higher-than-expected revenues, according to the fall economic statement.

The proposed 2025 capital budget has a $58.5 million increase over 2024 coming out at $161.8 million.

The deadline to apply is Nov. 20.