Month: September 2024
Town’s state of emergency, do-not-drink water advisory to last into Day 7
MEAFORD – A state of emergency and advisory against using tap water will continue here at least until Thursday, officials say, following an explosive fire at an auto-repair shop that raised fears of contamination.
Standpipe sandblasting underway in Lucknow
Lucknow residents could be dealing with excessive noise as workers complete sandblasting of the standpipe as part of the ongoing water tower project. According to a release issued by the Township of Huron-Kinloss, crews are working seven days a week from May 29 until June 18 to sandblast and paint the standpipe. The Township warns […]
Couple bequeaths $273K to Wingham hospital
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received $273,000 from the estate of former Wingham mayor Ian Moreland and his wife Peggy. According to the foundation, the Morelands moved from Scotland to Toronto in the 1950s, so Ian could lend his engineering expertise to Canada’s famed military jet, the Avro Arrow. When the government […]
Hospital auxiliary members honoured for years of service
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held its annual awards and desserts meeting on May 24 at the Kincardine Curling Club. During the meeting, awards committee convener Ginny Ross and Bessie Farrell presented members with certificates and carnations for their years of service with the auxiliary. Wilma Campbell has been a member […]
‘That’s sentimental’: Emotional start to $500K stolen property trial
Tom Parkins didn’t care about the full set of Milwaukee tools, the utility trailer, or one of the two Polaris snowmobiles stolen from his Lambton County farm.
Western campus getting 74 new EV charging stations
Electric vehicle drivers who frequent the Western University campus will soon have access to 74 new charging stations in that area.
Busy season for Lucknow Kinsmen
As part of the rezoning regulations and official plan amendments at the Lucknow Kinsmen’s Graceland Fields, members of the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club were recently busy planting 40 maple trees. Also, a temporary fence for protection of nesting field birds was placed along the creek flowing through their Walter Street property. As well, there […]
Meaford remains under emergency while awaiting water system test results
A declared emergency and do not consume advisory for town water were still in effect for Meaford residents Wednesday as the municipality awaits further water test results. The town updated its emergency updates webpage at 11:27 a.m. to confirm the do not consume advisory for residents using the municipal water system remains in place while […]
Outdoor movie nights return to London parks in June
Nearly 40 free move nights will be held at neighbourhood parks in London between mid-June and late-September.
Accused in attempted murder case also charged with fatally shooting dog
A St. Thomas man charged with attempted murder in a shooting two weeks ago is additionally charged with fatally shooting a dog. St. Thomas police responded around 4:30 p.m. on May 16 to reports of a disturbance at at 341 Talbot St., where officers found a 24-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. She was taken […]