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Issues Looming on the Horizon
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At first blush there seems to be no real issues in this local municipal election; hence the complacency towards it. But make no mistake, there are some very real, serious and expensive issues looming on the horizon to be handled by the incoming Council. Who you elect is going to matter very much. full story
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more Editorials
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Qualifications for Mayor
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To my knowledge there is no list for qualifications for mayor, just a list of requirements to qualify. So that leaves us with the question: what would you like a person running for mayor to be? full story
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more Letters
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Lambton OPP Investigating Armed Robbery
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Petrolia, ON: The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Unit continues to investigate an armed robbery that occurred at around 2:30 p.m., on July 23, 2014 at the CIBC bank on Petrolia Line and is seeking the public's assistance to identify the male suspect. full story
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OPP Arrest Second Suspect in Patrol Boat Fire
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Gerald Robert JACQUES (aka J.J.), age 37 of Port Stanley, Ontario who was wanted by police for the alleged theft and arson of the Elgin County OPP Police boat on June 25, 2014, was apprehended last evening July 22, 2014. He was arrested without incident in the City of London by members of the OPP and London Police Service. full story
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Several New Magazines Available by Free Download
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The Hockey News, Better Homes and Gardens, Weight Watchers and OK Magazine are a few of the new titles being added to Elgin County Library's selection of online downloadable magazines that already includes O, the Oprah Magazine, Men's Health, Us Weekly and Reader's Digest. full story
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Council Cannot Change Dexter Line Speed Limit
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Though sympathetic to residents concerns and in agreement that the speed limit on Dexter Line between East Road and the bottom of the ravine to the east, Dexter Line is a county road and Central Elgin Council cannot change the speed limit on it. Mayor Walters said the county has its own criteria for determining speed limits, but at their July 21, 2014 council meeting Councillor Sally Martyn asked Central Elgin to support a speed limit reduction here. full story
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Fail to Remain Collision
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Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fail to remain collision which occurred around 2:57 a.m. July 20, 2014 on Imperial Road and Sparta Line in the Township of Malahide. A 2004 Grey Ford pick-up truck was traveling south on Imperial road when it crossed over into the North bound lane and then left the roadway striking a hydro pole in the east ditch. full story
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FPT Ag Ministers Focus on Emerging Opportunities
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Canada's federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture concluded their annual meeting after focused discussions on creating opportunities for a dynamic agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada. Ministers continue to plan for long-term success, while taking necessary actions to further strengthen the sector, which contributed $106.9 billion to Canada's GDP in 2013. full story
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2014 Bottle Drive
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The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital's HR and Occupational Health Departments "worked for their Hospital" and raised $1530.30 through the Bottle Drive held on July 9th, 2014. full story
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more News
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The Restaurants of Port Stanley
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With 21 restaurants plus the deli counter at the local grocery store, Port Stanley offers some of the very best dining in this area of the country. The setting choices include fast food style at the beach; beachside, court yard and verandah patios; traditional diners; coffee house style and casual fine dining. Whatever your preference, you will find something to tempt your palate! full story
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Pepper Tree Spice Co
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Spend a few minutes inside one of Port Stanley's most interesting shops, the Pepper Tree Spice Co., and the aroma will make you hungry even if you've just eaten lunch. full story
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more Port Stanley BIA
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In a Pigs Eye
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"You gotta help me!"
"I’m busy making breakfast!"
"I can’t read this!"
"Are you going blind? Are you having a stroke?" screams Mrs. Pops. "Let me call 911!" full story
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Bingo Ladies
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Bingo Ladies is the most delightful farce I've seen in decades. You'll be singing along to lyrics you don't even know, and fall in love with the most crotchety old woman to hit the stage in two centuries. full story
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more Arts and Entertainment
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