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The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced a contribution of more than $2.6 million to support patient care and hospital improvements during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. “These investments reflect the incredible commitment our community has to sustaining excellent local health services,” Nicole Duquette-Jutzi, the foundation’s executive director, said in

Dr. Maimoona Altaf has officially signed on to serve the patients of a longtime Kincardine physician set to retire on July 1. On May 21, the Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) announced Altaf is taking over for Dr. Gary Gurbin, whose retirement after 60 years of service was announced on May

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This year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raised $8,157 in Lucknow. Smile Cookies were available for sale from April 27 to May 3 with 100 per cent of the proceeds from the Lucknow location donated to VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) in Grey Bruce, which helps provide nutritious food

By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, cities across North America are preparing for an influx of fans, matches and global attention - including Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada. Along with the excitement comes growing concern about the tournament’s environmental impact.

According to the International Joint Commission, Lake Ontario could reach a flood-prone stage by next Friday, leaving local lakeshore communities concerned. Read the full story by WHEC-TV – Rochester, NY.

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.

Behind the scenes of rising water levels, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supplements the capabilities of local and state governments with specialized engineering expertise, historical data and critical flood-fighting […]

A new chief administrative officer (CAO) is set to take the helm in Kincardine this July. “We are very pleased to welcome Alan Smith to Kincardine,” said Mayor Kenneth Craig in a May 13 news release. “His extensive experience in municipal leadership, combined with his collaborative approach and commitment to

The Soo Locks are a system of parallel locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, that allow ships to travel between lakes Superior and Huron by bypassing the fast-moving rapids of […]

By Samantha Ku Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.

The Great Lakes Aquarium is asking local anglers and community members to donate smelt to help feed its river otters after seasonal shortages made it difficult to secure enough of […]