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Paddle challenge Saturday supports local families impacted by cancer
‘Monster & Sea’ 24-hour paddle challenge starts at 8 a.m. THE ‘Monster & Sea’ 24-hour paddle challenge is coming to Port Dover this Saturday (April 13) starting at 8 a.m. at the Walker Street beach. Six local paddlers — Tyler Backus of Turkey Point, Doug Gatward of Waterford, Julie Postill of Norfolk, Jessica Rando […]
Death Notices – April 2019
Published April 3, 2019 Jean Wood WOOD, Jean – It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Jean Wood in her 88th year on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bryan and her daughter Susan. Jean will be sadly missed by her son Stephen (Debbie) of Beamsville, […]
The Wizard of Oz at Lighthouse
Another spectacular Community Show opens April 19 By Donna McMillan THE effort is amazing by all cast and production crew for the community production of The Wizard of Oz, Director George Araujo told the Maple Leaf at rehearsal Sunday. “It’s really coming together. It’s a triple threat. Great singing. Great acting. Great choreography,” he […]
Fishing tugs start 2019 season
PORT Dover’s fleet of commercial fishing tugs has begun its 2019 operations. Despite some ice still along the shoreline, at least five tugs were smelt fishing on Monday including BB Miller, Donna F, Omsteader, Brian D, R&G. The Lake Erie Committee is not expected to determine the 2019 quotas until April 15, as set by […]
Execulink installing underground fibre lines across Port Dover; opens new retail store
By Jessica Tulpin EXECULINK Telecom held the grand opening of its new store at 697 Highway #6 in Port Dover last Wednesday. The new store is open six days a week to provide service to Execulink customers and discuss the new fibre services the company is installing throughout Port Dover. “We are delighted to […]
Death Notices – March 2019
Published March 27, 2019 Allen McMann McMANN, Allen – March 22, 2019 at the Norfolk General Hospital, with his wife Jackie at his side. David Allen Lewis McMann was born in 1937 and grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Port Dover, moving to town with his family in 1949. As a […]
Misner Dam ‘task force’ to “create a road map”
By David Judd A task force will chart the future of Silver Lake and Misner Dam. Six community members and two county councillors will “engage with stakeholders” to revitalize the lake and repair the dam. County councillors last night were expected to confirm the group’s creation, which was tentatively approved at a county […]
Winter storm causes flooding and damage
A severe winter storm whipped through the Port Dover area all day Sunday leaving a trail of flooding, fallen trees and limbs, damaged traffic lights and commercial signs and water rescues. Winds at Long Point registered 100 km/hour from the south-west and higher in gusts. Left: Hours of rainfall and high winds from the […]
Hundreds of local residents enjoyed annual hunting season
By Jessica Tulpin THE Ontario government recently made hunting more affordable for residents by introducing a licence fee freeze, announced on January 10th. The move will see that hunting licence fees are not increased this year in addition to the removal of the $2 service charge. As well, two new licence-free fishing days have […]
Recycle your unwanted eyeglasses!
BY STAN MORRIS LIONS Clubs around the world help people who are visually impaired. Lions International is a world leader in assisting people in developing countries with eye testing and provides used eyeglasses to many thousands of people annually. Lions Past District Governor Jim Lomas of Port Dover has taken a leading role to help […]
Roulston’s to build Port Dover Health Centre
Construction of the expansion to current Roulston’s location expected to begin April 9th. THE owners of Roulston’s Pharmacy announced on Monday that Port Dover is going to be home to a new medical centre. Construction is planned to begin on April 9th and be completed by October. Blair Snow, Mark Stephens, and Steve Flexman […]
Norfolk Council has hit the reset button on the community hub
By David Judd COUNTY council has hit the reset button on the Norplex community hub. The new council led by Mayor Kristal Chopp has breathed new life into exploring a proposal to build a recreational hub with indoor swimming pool, seniors centre, ice rink and other facilities, all in one location, with a price tag […]
