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Local News Week in Review - Dec. 16th - Dec. 20th
As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
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Jagmeet Singh pushes non-confidence vote, signaling possible federal election
Canada may be heading into a federal election sooner rather than later. This morning, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that he would be pu...
Dec 20, 2024
OPP Festive RIDE Charges 48 Drivers as Holiday Crackdown Continues
The 2024 OPP Festive RIDE program has charged 48 drivers with criminal offenses as the campaign continues in the West Region. Officers have ...
Dec 20, 2024
Huron County OPP Investigates Domestic Incident, Charges 31-Year-Old
On December 12th, Huron County OPP investigated an incident involving intimate partners in Morris-Turnberry. Police found that a criminal ac...
Dec 20, 2024
Middlesex County OPP investigating stolen vehicle in Lucan.
Middlesex County OPP is investigating a stolen vehicle in Lucan. On December 16th around 7:45 a.m., police were called to a home on Watts Dr...
Dec 20, 2024
Mount Carmel Christmas Parade Returns for a Special Night of Holiday Cheer
The Mount Carmel Christmas Parade is back this Friday, December 20th, at 6 p.m., promising a magical evening of festive fun for the whole fa...
Dec 20, 2024
Give the Gift of Nature: Green Holiday Ideas from Ausable Bayfield Conservation
Finding the perfect gift for someone who already has everything can be tricky, but why not give the gift of nature? Ausable Bayfield Conserv...
Dec 20, 2024
The Exeter Grand Bend 48
Here's what's going on in Exeter Grand Bend over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Tech Time - Wingham @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Alice Munro Branch, W...
Dec 20, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT- Hawks Player Profile: Dylan Bradburn Brings Energy, Passion, and Team Spirit to Exeter Tonight
Today is Crabby Joe's game day. The Exeter Hawks face off against Petrolia tonight at 8pm at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter. Dy...
Dec 20, 2024
Huron East Health Centre sold to local family doctor
Huron East Council has approved the sale of the Huron East Health Centre to a local family doctor in a move aimed at supporting community he...
Dec 19, 2024
Huron County Soil and Crop Association Donates $5,000 to Local Food Bank
The Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association (HSCIA) has generously donated $5,000 to the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Cent...
Dec 19, 2024
Ontario government invests $80 million in dementia care and senior support
The Ontario government is introducing new legislative changes aimed at enhancing dementia care and supporting seniors and their caregivers. ...
Dec 19, 2024
United Front: Canada's Premiers Push Back Against Tariffs, Plan Mission to Washington
While chaos took place in Ottawa, all 13 of the country's premier came together for a press conference to show a "Team Canada" app...
Dec 19, 2024
Sweet Support: Tim Hortons Smile Cookies Raise $7,764 for Urgent Needs Fund
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies brought a new way to spread kindness during the holiday season. United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has received...
Dec 19, 2024
Middlesex County OPP investigating a break and enter in North Middlesex.
Middlesex County OPP are investigating a break and enter at a property in North Middlesex. On December 13th at 12:11 p.m., the Middlesex Cou...
Dec 19, 2024
The Exeter Grand Bend 48
Here's what's going on in Exeter Grand Bend over the next 48 hours. TODAY; Knitting Group - Bayfield Branch @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Knit, relax ...
Dec 19, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT- Stay Bright, Stay Safe: Fire Chief Shares Holiday Safety Tips for Lights, Candles, and Decorations
Holiday season is in full swing! Homes are filling with decorations, glowing lights, and festive cheer. While the season brings joy, South H...
Dec 18, 2024
OPP Investigate Blyth Incidents: Trespassing and Harassment Charges Laid
Huron County OPP is investigating several incidents that happened in Blyth, North Huron Township, between Saturday, November 30th, and Sunda...
Dec 18, 2024
Think Twice Before You Gift: Lottery Tickets Aren't Child's Play
Christmas shopping is in full swing and while lottery tickets are a common place stocking stuffer for adults, they shouldn't be for kids. Th...
Dec 18, 2024
Dads & Kids Night: Fun and Learning at the Museum
On Thursday, December 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., dads, male caregivers, and their children are invited to a special evening of fun and...
Dec 18, 2024
Home for the Holidays: Ontario SPCA Aims to Find Families for 500 Animals
This holiday season, the Ontario SPCA's iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, running until December 24th, aims to find homes for 500 animals. m...
Dec 18, 2024
Grand Bend Stop Leads to Impaired Driving Charges
On December 14, 2024, around 10:30 p.m., Lambton County OPP officers stopped a vehicle on Ontario Street at River Drive in Grand Bend. Durin...
Dec 18, 2024
The Exeter Grand Bend 48
Here's what's going on in Exeter Grand Bend over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Tai Chi - Wingham @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us at the Alice Munr...
Dec 18, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT- Mount Carmel Christmas Parade Returns for a Special Night of Holiday Cheer
The Mount Carmel Christmas Parade is back this Friday, December 20th, at 6 p.m., promising a magical evening of festive fun for the whole fa...
Dec 17, 2024
Back in the Mail Game: Canada Post Resumes Service, but Delays Will Linger Into the New Year
Mail service resumes today...and Canada Post says it will be on a first-in, first-out basis as they start working through the mail and parce...
Dec 17, 2024
Day 12 of Fire Safety: Handle Lithium-Ion Batteries with Care to Keep the Holidays Bright!
Today is day 12 of myFM, Lambton Shores and South Huron Fire Departments 12 days of fire and CO safety tips. Today is all about Lithium-Ion ...
Dec 17, 2024
Teamwork Shines in South Huron Snow Removal Efforts
South Huron residents faced a heavy snowfall in the first week of December, and the community responded with teamwork and determination. May...
Dec 17, 2024
Impaired Behind the Wheel: Bluewater Resident Charged After South Huron Traffic Stop
Huron County OPP has charged a 59-year-old Bluewater resident with impaired driving following a traffic complaint on December 2nd in South H...
Dec 17, 2024
Terry Fox set to appear on next $5 bank note
Terry Fox is set to appear on the next $5 bank note. Fox is set to replace Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Laurier will now move to the $50 note. It wa...
Dec 17, 2024
Freeland's Exit Overshadows $61.9B Deficit as Ottawa Faces Growing Economic Storm
Chrystia Freeland's surprise resignation as Canada's finance minister has added political drama to the federal government's latest fall econ...
Dec 17, 2024