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.
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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.
Helix set to celebrate 50th anniversary with performance at Blyth Memorial Hall
BLYTH - Helix is set to celebrate their 50th anniversary alongside the Blyth Festival, which is also in its 50th year.
More flooding, more closed roads, more insurance claims
The weather gurus have confirmed that Toronto has been hit with not one but two serious storms this summer – two once-in-a-hundred-year storms within weeks of each other – flooded basements, water rescues on urban streets, roads closed and … insurance claims.
Community Liaison Committee hears from regulators
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) described their roles and processes for safeguarding people and he natural environment during the lifespan for Canada’s deep geological repository (DGR), at the Community Liaison Committee meeting on Aug. 8.
Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating
A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.
