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Nature Enforces Municipal Demolition Order

By Francie Dennison — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:34:46 EST

Shortly after 7:00 P.m. on July 28, 2010 nature enforced the Central Elgin Demolition Order on one of the Lakeside Terminals domes located on the west side of Port Stanley harbour.

Cow Parsnip Not Giant Hogweed

By David Pullen, KCCA — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:30:12 EST

I thought it may be helpful to give you an update on Giant Hogweed in and around Port Stanley. As part of my weed inspection work with the county, I provide weed identification services and control advice all over the county. Since all the media on hogweed, I’ve had over 50 calls on it, and a significant number from the Port Stanley area.

Civic Holiday Long Weekend Focus on Safety

Constable Dennis Harwood, OPP — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:14:43 EST

This Civic Holiday Long Weekend the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be working to help ensure that motorists and outdoor enthusiasts have a safe holiday. Officers will continue to focus on "the big three" causes of injuries on the roads waterways and trails: aggressive driving, drinking and driving, and improper use of seatbelts, restraints and floatation devices.

Collaborative Support for Arts and Cookery Bank

By Chantelle Stevenson — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:45:50 EST

by Chantelle Stevenson
The Arts & Cookery Bank project is a volunteer-driven initiative which has a goal to enhance rural economic development in the West Lorne region.

Robbery at West Beach Port Stanley

Constable Dennis Harwood, OPP — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:10:15 EST

Port Stanley, ON: Investigators seek witnesses: The Elgin County OPP is investigating after a woman complained that she was assaulted while visiting the west beach in Port Stanley late Sunday afternoon and money stolen.

HMCS Ojibwa Public Information Open House

Civic Centre — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:28:32 EST

HMCS Ojibwa Submarine Museum Proposal: The public is invited to attend an open house to learn more and provide comment about the proposal by the Elgin Military Museum to locate the HMCS Ojibwa submarine on Port Stanley Harbour lands as a permanent museum.

St Johns 156th Anniversary

Civic Centre — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:50:54 EST

For their 156th anniversary, St. John's Presbyterian Church in Port Stanley was blessed with just another ordinary miracle today.

The Arthritis Society 2010 Residential Campaign

Arthritis Society, South West Region — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:17:40 EST

The Arthritis Society is currently seeking volunteers to become either a door-to-door or an online canvasser during September.