
Santa visits Townsend and Caledonia for breakfast
December 19, 2024
By Kerry J Newstead TOWNSEND—The Townsend Lions hosted its second annual Breakfast with Santa on December 14, 2024. Christina Hill, Event Chair, stated, “We started ...read more

Looking back at the opening of the Hagersville arena
December 19, 2024
HAGERSVILLE—Roger Webb shared these historical documents surrounding the opening of the Hagersville & District Memorial Arena. The Hagersville Amateur Athletic Association (HAAA) released a brochure ...read more

Haldimand County approves new strategy to address $7.2 million in unpaid provincial offence fines
December 19, 2024
HALDIMAND — Haldimand County Council has approved a new strategy to tackle $7.2 million in outstanding Provincial Offence fines, marking a significant step toward improving ...read more

Fourth annual Caledonia Food & Toy Drive a success
December 19, 2024
CALEDONIA—The donation tables were overflowing at the Caledonia Lions Hall during the fourth annual Food & Toy Drive. “This is the largest turnout we have ...read more

GEDSB trustee board appeals Sloat court decision
December 19, 2024
HALDIMAND—According to a Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) release, over 10 safety plans have now been put in place due to a “toxic working ...read more

Local Liberal association on the hunt for provincial candidate
December 19, 2024
HALDIMAND—With heavy rumours of a provincial election coming ahead of the planned federal election next fall, local party associations are busy trying to find the ...read more

RIDE continues across Ontario
December 19, 2024
HALDIMAND—So far 148 drivers are facing a criminal charge as the 2024 OPP Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign continues across West Region. Officers ...read more

Postal strike on hold
December 19, 2024
HALDIMAND—Mail will begin flowing again, for now, as the postal strike has been temporarily halted. On Friday, December 13, 2024 Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon directed ...read more

Caledonia Food Bank receives boost from Holiday Smile Cookie campaign
December 19, 2024
CALEDONIA—The Caledonia and District Food Bank has been gifted $6,912.64 from this year’s Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign, a welcome donation during a time ...read more

Council backs nuclear energy project in Nanticoke
December 19, 2024
HALDIMAND—Haldimand County Council has formally passed a motion voicing support for the development of nuclear energy within the Nanticoke Industrial Area, marking a significant step ...read more

