BONVILLE — In the Ontario of 2020, farmers put as much or more “food on the table” as the carmakers do. Agriculture’s relative ascendance alongside the auto industry’s decline was snapped into focus by MPP…
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Vandalism IROQUOIS — SD&G OPP are investigating after the Iroquois Beach Building was vandalized. It was reported to police shortly before 9 p.m. on January 31. Investigation revealed that the unknown culprit(s) had spray painted…
ST. ANDREWS WEST — Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs met this morning with local Stormont County farmers to discuss provincial legislation aimed at reining in activists and protesters who target farms and…
WILLIAMSBURG — Community Food Share will host its fourth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, February 8. Empty Bowls is an international, grassroots movement to end hunger. Empty Bowls allows participating artists and groups to…
Domestic Assault SOUTH STORMONT — A domestic situation occurred shortly after 7 a.m. in South Stormont on January 29. Police say that the accused 29-year-old male assaulted his partner several times. The male, 29, of…
SOUTH STORMONT — The Township of South Stormont is pleased to announce that members of the public will now be able to playback Regular Meetings of Council from the Township website. The Township has been…
EASTERN ONTARIO — The main provincial transfer program to municipalities will continue into 2021 while staying in line with a trend of slow decline — and a more precipitous drop once inflation is factored in…
Above, from left, South Stormont Deputy Mayor David Smith, Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney, South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis, Director of Public Works Ross Gellately and Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac. Facebook photo TORONTO — Local politicians pressed the…
Junior Farmers Snow Ball, Jan. 25 at North Stormont Place, Avonmore
SOUTH STORMONT — SD&G OPP arrested a suspect after discovering improvised explosive devices in his vehicle. Around 2:30 a.m. on December 16, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on Headline…
Above, vehicles and key fobs recovered as part of Project Shildon. OTTAWA — Police have busted a high-end vehicle theft ring that stole nearly 500 vehicles in the region, laying numerous criminal charges against 20…
SOUTH STORMONT — The Township of South Stormont Council approved the 2020 Municipal Budget on Wednesday, December 11. The budget represents a balanced approach to the increasing service requirements as a result of aging infrastructure,…
SOUTH STORMONT — A couple who planted thousands of trees on their farm under the 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) say they welcome the continuation of the popular afforestation initiative. Ray and Marlene Beauregard…
Break-in GLEN ROBERTSON — SD&G OPP responded to a break-in at a community building on Main St., Glen Robertson shortly after 9:30 a.m. on November 28. Investigation indicated that sometime overnight November 27-28, unknown culprit(s)…
Above, students at Roxmore Public School painted a mural as part of their Change for Change fundraiser. STORMONT COUNTY — Roxmore Public School (RPS) and Eamer’s Corners Public School (ECPS) marked National Child Day Nov….
