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CTV News
16 hours ago
- CTV News
Driver facing impaired charges after calling police to alleged hit-and-run
A driver from Grand Bend has been charged after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police were called to a hit-and-run on Highway 403 near the Paris Road off-ramp. Officers said it happened around 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15. They were told the driver of a white Honda Civic hit another vehicle and then took off. While speaking with the complainant, officers said they noticed signs of potential impairment. The driver was asked to take a roadside breath test, which they failed. The driver, a 41-year-old man from Grand Bend, was charged with impaired operation and failure or refusal to comply with demand.
CTV News
a day ago
- Business
- CTV News
More local Beer Stores closing in southwestern Ontario
The Beer Store in Grand Bend, Ont. is seen in this undated image. (Source: Google) The Beer Store has announced the closure of more local stores in southwestern Ontario. Among the stores closing in on Oct. 18 are Grand Bend, Forest, and Sauble Beach. 'Where we sell beer and collect empties in Ontario is changing. The Beer Store is modernizing to meet the changing marketplace and unfortunately this means making the hard decision to close retail locations,' read a statement. 'We know this is difficult news for customers and employees,' said Ozzie Ahmed, vice president retail. 'As The Beer Store modernizes, our locations will continue to provide friendly customer service and a deposit return system that gets consumers their money back.' In July, it was announced that stores in Clinton, Norwich, Rodney and Wingham would also be closing.
CTV News
10-08-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Sunday brings full day of heat and sunshine in London
Lifeguards watch the beach in Grand Bend Ont. on Aug. 1, 2020. (Brent Lale/CTV London) As the heat warning continues throughout the region, Sunday brings sunny conditions and a high of 33 degrees. Temperatures may feel oppressive, with a humidex of 41. Overnight temperatures go down to 19 degrees, and back to full sunshine on Monday. Tuesday may bring some relief to the dry vegetation, with 60 per cent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Here's a look at the rest of the forecast Sunday: Sunny. High 33. Humidex 41. UV index 9 or very high. Sunday night: Clear. Low 19. Monday: Sunny. High 32. Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 60 per cent chance of showers or thunderstorms. High 30. Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of showers. High 28. Thursday: Sunny. High 28. Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 29
CTV News
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
WDRA Canadian Nationals celebrates 25 years at Grand Bend Motorplex
Drag racing fans packed the Grand Bend Motorplex over the Civic Holiday weekend to celebrate the 25th WDRA Canadian Nationals. 'Hat's off to them, they've got a clean, beautiful facility and the racetrack is like second to none,' said London's Paul Noakes, who runs a Nostalgia Funny Car and has raced since the inaugural event. 'They just know how to bring in the right cars and the right amount of people. The parking lot was full and the grandstand was full for first night of qualifying. I couldn't believe how many people were actually here.' Immaculate weather drew approximately 10,000 people to the track to see the Pro Mod, Top Sportsman/Dragster, Nostalgia Nitro Funny, and Alcohol funny cars, as well as the Jet Truck. WDRA Canadian Nationals in Grand Bend Canadian Top Fuel Dragster Todd Paton on the starting line in Grand Bend (Source: Tetanus1948) 'So many new fans that come here that have discovered the sport of drag racing and have discovered the Grand Bend Motorplex,' said Todd Paton, and they come here now year after year, saying they can't believe that they didn't do this before. 'It's a phenomenal facility. We were here for like, the very first time it reopened back in the mid 90s. Ran our alcohol funny car here. And then over the years, coming back with the fuel dragster and all that. It's just, there's a lot of racing history here. There's been a lot of big moments here.' One of those came during the first ever Canadian Nationals. Clay Millican taking on Shirley Muldowney in the Championship final. 'It seems like yesterday and Paul (Spriet, track owner) had to remind me who I ran in the final and what the results were,' said Muldowney, 85, who was acting as Grand Marshal Saturday in Grand Bend. WDRA Canadian Nationals in Grand Bend Paul Noakes (left) and his father Brian with their Nostalgia Nitro Funny Car in Grand Bend on Saturday Aug. 3, 2025. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) The 'First Lady of Drag Racing' was on hand to sign autographs and meet fans. 'The area is beautiful, and it makes me kind of want to leave the States sometimes,' she told CTV News. 'I used to kind of come through this area, on my way to New York to sneak through Ontario. I love Canada. I got to spend two months at the Montreal General Hospital, and that's some time I'll never forget. The Canadians treated me royally.' That hospital trip was in 1984 after her car veered off the track at 250 mph due to front-tire failure at the Molson Grand Nationals. She suffered broken legs and required multiple surgeries and extensive physical therapy. Muldowney said, 'Once you've been to a live event, you can't stay away.' WDRA Canadian Nationals in Grand Bend Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney signs an autograph at Grand Bend Motorplex on Saturday Aug. 3, 2025 (Brent Lale/CTV News London) That is true for many who make it a family affair. Whether its attending races with your family members or racing with them like Noakes. His daughter Brooklyn runs in the Top Dragster series locally and the NHRA Super Comp class. His father Brian attends the races by their side. 'My dad's now involved with me with the race car and my daughter gets to play with that car now a full time, so we just love it as a family,' said Noakes. 'My father's been driving me on getting a car again, so we wanted to go the Nostalgia route rather than the Alcohol (Funny Car). We wanted to get back in a little slower pace and have fun. It's a little less maintenance involved but we at least go fast.'
CTV News
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Highway 21 closed in both directions due to collision
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby Highway 21 is closed in both directions in Grand Bend due to a collision. The closure stretches from Turnbull's Road to Dashwood Road. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and plan an alternate route.
