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To the small-town hospital in Ingersoll, home to the auto assembly plant that had employed most of its members, the union local donated $10,000. Another $5,000, it gave to an inter-faith charity that helps the needy in the Southwestern Ontario community, including with Christmas hampers. The same amount it shared



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A London couple unwrapped the biggest gift of the season after winning the Dream Lottery’s grand prize. Susanne Young was named as winner of the lottery’s top prize on Dec. 11. She has a choice between two furnished homes in southeast London and $100,000 or $1 million in cash. Young



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The Kincardine hospital redevelopment project has passed another significant milestone, receiving approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to advance to the next stage of the capital planning process, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced. “This approval marks an important milestone for the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment Project



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The South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary celebrated another amazing year with a Christmas lunch held at the Ripley legion on Nov. 26. The Ripley Legion Auxiliary ladies provided a delicious turkey meal with all the trimmings and a traditional Christmas pudding as one of the desserts



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The South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held another very successful Christmas Boutique with Tearoom and Bake Sale on Nov. 21 and 22. This event took place at the delightful Inverlyn Estates Clubhouse that was set up with rows of tables displaying some exciting products for shoppers



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The oncology department at Wingham and District recently received a financial boost of $3,456 from this year’s Kincardine Yoga Fest. Co-founded by Darrel Perry, owner of Penetangear, and Eric Cunliffe, owner of Shakti Rhythm Yoga, the event was launched in 2016 as a grassroots initiative combining wellness, yoga to raise



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Members of the South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des eneignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) met at the Ripley-Huron legion hall on Oct. 15 for their fall meeting. Ever mindful of the needs of the community, particularly women, the ladies brought donations for personal hygiene products



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Lucknow’s Kinsmen Club stepped up with a $50,000 donation toward the bone density unit at Wingham’s hospital as part of this year’s CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. On Oct. 18, the 24th annual broadcast aired on AM920 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. sharing patient stories, interviews with healthcare professionals