Something about food trucks and trailers seems to instil dread in the hearts of municipal councillors in Ontario. While such operations are increasingly popular in places such as British Columbia and California, Toronto has traditionally been standoffish about allowing them, and London just scrapped a proposed bylaw that would have allowed them to operate. And now, with fewer than 10…
Meagan Hodgettes performed Not About Angels by English singer-song writer Birdy during the latest Coffee House event at East Elgin Secondary School on Wednesday night, June 4. Coffee House provides EESS students with an opportunity to perform in front of an appreciative audience. The June 4 Coffee House included singing, various musical performances, dancing, comedy, magic tricks and poetry.
Marlene Smith was one of several musicians who participated in the first open music jam of the season at Palmer Park bandshell in Aylmer on Wednesday night, June 4. The East Elgin Music Society holds music at the bandshell every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. until the fall. The sessions are free but those attending are encouraged to provide a donation…
Hundreds of Shriners and their spouses will be in Aylmer this weekend for Mocha Temple’s annual Spring Ceremonial. Aylmer Shrine Club Past President Jeff Smith said this would be the first time his group, formed in 1995 and boasting over 100 members under current President Terry Ronald, had hosted the event. Highlights would include an expected $250,000 to $300,000 in…
The body of a 65-year-old London man was discovered just west of Little Beach in Port Stanley on Tuesday morning, June 3. The man was identified as Antonio Romao by Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police shortly after 9:30 p.m. that evening. Elgin OPP Constable Troy Carlson said a local resident out for a walk discovered the body lying on the rocky shore of…
A fallen tree somewhere along Plank Road (Highway 19) south of Tillsonburg and north of Straffordville caused an almost four hour long power outage in east Elgin on Tuesday, June 3. A Hydro One media release stated the electricity interruption began at 10:10 a.m. and that power to all customers was restored by 2 p.m. after crews cleared the fallen…
Gerrit, left, and Leon Thoonen and their dog Marlie embarked on a fundraising walk for the Farley Foundation starting from Imperial Road Animal Hospital in Aylmer, Saturday, May 31. The event was part of a customer appreciation day at the veterinary clinic. The foundation helps pay for pet operations for owners who rely on their animals for help and companionship,…
The search for Sharon Buis, 48, formerly of Aylmer, was called off by Alaska State Troopers on Thursday, May 29. The Anchorage Daily News, along with other media sources in the state, stated Ms. Buis was reported missing the night of Saturday, May 24. She was supposed to meet a friend that morning for a planned group hike on the…
A 2o-year-old Southgate Township man was airlifted to hospital after a two-vehicle crash north of Aylmer on Sunday night, June 1. The occupants in the other vehicle were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police Constable Troy Carlson said the crash occurred at 9:46 p.m. at the intersection of Imperial Road and Ron McNeil Line. A Ford pickup truck was travelling south…
Amy Armstrong of Sparta Church Museum and Cultural Centre holds one of more than 50 quilts ranging from the 1800s to modern times on display there. “A History of Quilting” is the museum’s showcase exhibit this summer. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.