Author: Kincardine Independent
Wingham school reopens a week after student critically injured by fire
Students returned to F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham on April 14, one week after emergency crews responded to a student who was on fire at the school. Huron OPP said the student was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and remained in critical but stable condition. Few details about the fire have been confirmed. […]
Robotics competition draws innovative students to Kincardine
Students from across the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) recently gathered for the second annual BGCDSB Robotics Challenge held at St. Anthony’s Catholic School in Kincardine. “Watching our students bridge the gap between classroom theory and hands-on application is truly inspiring,” said Nicole Batte, educational technology consultant for BGCDSB, in a news release. “This […]
Bruce Peninsula filmmakers to take viewers underwater near Bruce Power for Earth Day
Local award-winning filmmakers will take viewers into one of the least accessible and visually striking areas of the Great Lakes on Earth Day. On April 22, Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick of Inspired Planet Productions will use a cutting-edge underwater robot to take viewers into the fish-filled waters surrounding the Bruce Power nuclear generating station […]
One in critical condition after being set on fire at Wingham high school
Avon Maitland District School Board says a student and staff member sustained injuries following an incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School that left one person fighting for their life after reportedly being set on fire. “An incident involving a fire occurred yesterday morning at FE Madill SS. Students were safely relocated to Maitland River ES. […]
One person suffers life-threatening injuries as fire forces school evacuation: OPP
A person has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a fire at a high school in Wingham on Tuesday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say.