A man convicted of murder in 1992 has escaped a Quebec prison, and police said he may be in southwestern Ontario. OPP said Lory Bill Germa, 69, is believed to be in South Bruce or Hanover. Police describe him as 5'8" tall with a bald head and brown eyes, weighing about...

Alexander Cann is the new artistic director at the Stratford Concert Choir. The organization made the announcement over the weekend, noting the Toronto native  brings a wealth of experience and love of music, covering a range of styles and history. Cann is known for his "extraordinary musicality and is an accomplished...

The annual Stonetown Heritage Festival starts Friday in St. Marys. Billed as a celebration of creativity, culture, entertainment and flavour, the three-day festival includes a free show of Minecraft at Cadzow Park to kickstart the weekend. Saturday will feature a vendor village in the downtown core, along with a hula hoop...

Stratford-Perth Pride have moved into a new location at the United Way Perth Huron building. Sydney Goodwin with the organization said it's just a block away from their old headquarters, but they now have the first floor at 32 Erie St. Residents can make use of drop-in hours at 3-7 on...

Our region is under a Heat Warning. Environment Canada says both Saturday and Sunday will see daytime highs of 31 to 33 degrees Celsius with the humidex making it feel like 40. The weather agency says overnight lows of 21 to 25 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat. It's...

Update: Stratford Police report that the male was located safe. Stratford Police thanked everyone involved in this matter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stratford Police are looking to the public for help finding a missing 34-year-old man. SPS says they are attempting to locate Mason to ensure his safety and well-being. He is described as 5'11" 160lbs,...