The provincial government’s plan to move supervised drug consumption sites from school zones looks good at first glance.
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Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
Turnbacks - Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
HuronTel supports gives $75,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner Campaign
Huron Telecommunications (HuronTel) has joined the ever-expanding group of supporters dedicated to bringing a new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital with a $75,000 pledge to the project.
Hutton Heights Community Church held third annual Vacation Bible School Day Camp, Aug. 6 to 9.
Children ages 4-12 were able to participate in games, crafts, songs, bible lessons, snacks, all related to the “Scuba” theme.
Wingham & District Hospital Foundation expands funding goal for Caring Together Campaign
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign set out in early 2024 with a goal of raising $2,500,000 to fund a CT Scanner and the associated renovations.
Avon Maitland school board welcomes new superintendent
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is welcoming Riley Culhane as he assumes the position of superintendent of education to fill the role of April Smith who is leaving at the end of August.
North Huron’s new Fire Chief is a familiar face in town
The newest Director of Fire and Emergency Management, also known as Fire Chief, is one of Wingham’s own and a very familiar face to the townsfolk in North Huron.
Serious, three-vehicle collision in Fordwich; attempted murder in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
A serious three-vehicle collision closed Fordwich Line at Perth Road 178 in the Township of Howick on Aug. 20.
Howick Township looking for public interest in 170th homecoming celebration
Council here held a delegation at its most recent meeting the evening of Aug. 13 to discuss Howick’s 170th homecoming.
The Wingham Falcons hosted their third Cricket Tournament in North Huron
Organizers said this tournament was the best attended event to date.
My vitamins and medications
Like it or not I’m not in control of the medications that are prescribed by my doctors – the specialists. However, I am in control of the vitamins that I take on a regular basis.
Huron EarlyOn hosted “Play & Learn at the Park” Aug. 23 at Cruickshank Park
The event included a story walk with the youngsters.
West Nile Virus activity reported in Huron Perth
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Wingham-native coaches medalist at Paris Olympics
Wingham native Doug Wood is an Olympic bronze medalist coach after Alysha Newman vaulted her way to the podium at a pole vaulting event at the Paris Olympics with a jump of 4.85 metres.
New experience in the offing – See you in October
I have some exciting news to share with you. Earlier this year, I submitted an application to the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and CBC Indigenous for a journalism fellowship opportunity. I was not one of the selected journalists.
