Tag: Huron
Body of missing London kayaker found after six-day search: OPP
A search for a missing kayaker that began nearly a week ago in Lake Huron ended Tuesday when the body of a 57-year-old London man was located north of Grand Bend, OPP said. The manâs body was found near St. Joseph beach, West Region OPP said in a social media post at 5 p.m. Tuesday. […]
Oak to be planted in Sharif Rahman’s honour
Owen Sound council agreed Monday to plant an oak tree in front of the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre in memory of Sharif Rahman, a community-minded local restaurateur and Y member. Rahman, 44, died a week after an Aug. 17, 2023 assault outside his downtown restaurant, The Curry House. Police have been investigating his death […]
Huron Health System appoints new president of medical staff at AMGH
GODERICH – Huron Health System recently announced Dr. Tamra Steinmann as Alexandra Marine and General Hospital’s (AMGH) new president of medical staff. Steinmann has worked as a family physician in Goderich for the past decade. In her new role, she will serve as a representative for medical staff and physicians. “I am passionate about my […]
Group brings Indonesian heritage to multicultural festival
GODERICH – The crowd that gathered at the recent Huron Multicultural Festival in Goderich had the opportunity to see Nyai Rondha, a performing group comprising 15 dancers of Indonesian heritage. Siwi Vodden, who immigrated to Canada from Indonesia in 2012 and lives with her Canadian-born husband just outside of Lucknow, connected with the group in […]
Mental health, addictions agency sounds ‘alarm’ over first-ever budget shortfall
A publicly funded agency that offers mental health and addiction services in the London region has posted its first ever deficit, prompting officials to “raise the alarm” about a lack of funding