This is the ninth part in a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. Marjory McKay is a life-long resident of Wingham who spent many years as an RPN, working in nursing homes. She still lives on her own at 82 years old.
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MC board approves 2024 Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy and Sequestration initiatives
Maitland Conservation continues its Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy after receiving a joint report from General Manager Phil Beard and Stewart Locke, conservation areas coordinator.
Vance Fund grants $85,260 to hospital CT campaign
The Leland and Thora Vance Fund is carrying on the Vances’ legacy of generous community support with a donation of $85,260 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation. The funds will go towards the ‘Caring Together’ campaign for a CT scanner.
Blyth Festival Gallery season starting with Huron and Perth County Student show
The Blyth Festival Gallery Committee is pleased to introduce the 2024 season starting on Saturday, April 6 with the Huron and Perth County Student show.
Nuclear Innovation Institute names Jessica Linthorne as interim CEO
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to announce that Jessica Linthorne has been appointed interim CEO.
Fool me once, shame on you…
It is becoming increasingly difficult to figure out what is real and what is fake.
Growing anxiety about the direction of our country
If you’re looking for warning signs about the state of our economy, there were all kinds these past few weeks.
Huron County council approves purchase of new ambulances
Director of Emergency Services, Jeff Horseman, presented a report to county council on March 20 requesting approval to buy two new ambulances using sole-source purchasing.
Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition presents overview, asks county to join as Regional Collaborative Partner
The newly-appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer from the Nuclear Innovation Institute, Jessica Linthorne, spoke to Huron County councillors on March 20 during the regular council meeting to provide an overview of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC), which she is co-chair of.
Huron County enters into extended payment agreement with province
HURON COUNTY—The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has extended the Community Paramedicine…
Museum Musings book re-launch successful
John W. Pattison was a lifelong learner and teacher, his daughter Kate Vanderhorst told the attendees of the Museum Musings re-launch held at the Alice Munro Library on March 20.
U13 Wingham win at WOAA championship
The U13 Wingham LL Yellow won the WOAA championship against the Owen Sound Jr. Attack Gold on Sunday, March 24, defeating them 10-2.
United Way sets new fundraising record
United Way Perth-Huron recently gathered at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel to celebrate the spirit of the Perth-Huron community. After a record-setting campaign that raised $2,345,792, it was time to recognize the donors, volunteers and organizations who enable the organization’s work acros
Renovations begin at Ripley Medical & Child Care Centre
The Township of Huron-Kinloss, in partnership with the Kincardine Family Health Team, Dr. Murray, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey-Bruce, the County of Bruce, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) and the Province of Ontario, is excited to announce the renovation of the Ripley Medical and Chil
Listowel hospital obstetrics ward to close for six months
According to a March 25 release, the obstetrics department at the Listowel Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed until mid-September 2024.