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On Sept. 6 and 7, why not discover the heritage treasures in your own back yard? That's when Oxford will host its Doors Open weekend.

A group of Beachville flood victims are planning to launch a class-action lawsuit against the township, claiming faulty drainage contributed to Wednesday's torrent.

Despite pockets of flooding across Oxford County, the cumulative effect of a rainy week did not have a significant effect on local water levels.

The very nature of summer rain is unpredictable, said David Phillips, senior climatologist for Environment Canada.

' Basements were flooded and roads were submerged beneath rushing water Wednesday as heavy rain caused a pond to overflow in Beachville.

The very nature of summer rain is unpredictable, said David Phillips, senior climatologist for Environment Canada.

' There were almost as many reasons to celebrate Canada's 141st birthday as there were people at Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday.

Police tell parents how to talk to kids about abuse Updated 1 day ago in Local news By John Tapley Staff writer "It's in our community and they have some fears now because of this person that they trusted." A ...

One reason why Dale Hadland was chosen as the Highway Star of the Year for 2008, was because the Beachville, Ont., is serious about working for improvements in the industry.

This year's highwaySTAR of the Year award was open to company drivers for the first time, but when the judging was done, owner-operator Dale Hadland earned the nod.

“There are a few jobs out there”

One of the hardest things Tracey Dolson has ever had to do is ask for help. But with so little left - and no recourse but the kindness of others - Dolson is hoping to appeal to that compassion to help her ... via Woodstock Sentinel Review

“I believe that once this partnership is achieved, it will further reinforce the advantages that utility consolidation offers and provide a broader platform to continue providing high quality, community focused services to existing and new customers.”

The Municipality of West Perth and Erie Thames Power Corporation have agreed to terms in respect of a merger of their electric utilities. via Electric Energy Online