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Bruce Power is showing support for area hospices in recognition of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. “The availability of quality health care and the well-being of community are key focus areas for Bruce Power’s community investment strategy,” Maggie Tieman, Bruce Power’s director of community and external affairs, said in



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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





More than 100 people attended a peaceful vigil outside St. Joseph’s Health Care on Saturday for dogs and other animals killed in medical experiments at the hospital near downtown London. The vigil was held after a story published in the National Post and other Postmedia papers, including The London Free



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Kincardine will host a full-time family medicine residency program beginning next year. “This approval is a significant milestone for our community,” Dr. Jason Murray, residency program site director, said in a July 24 news release. “Not only does it elevate Kincardine’s role in training the next generation of physicians, but





Kincardine will host a full-time family medicine residency program beginning next year. “This approval is a significant milestone for our community,” Dr. Jason Murray, residency program site director, said in a July 24 news release. “Not only does it elevate Kincardine’s role in training the next generation of physicians, but it also enhances our community’s […]




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Specialized equipment is being purchased for the operating room at Wingham’s hospital using an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund. The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation has been the recipient of several donations through the fund over the years with this newest grant being used toward purchasing





Specialized equipment is being purchased for the operating room at Wingham’s hospital using an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund. The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation has been the recipient of several donations through the fund over the years with this newest grant being used toward purchasing a new scope cabinet, used […]




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Even an intense thunderstorm couldn’t deter donors during a recent classic car show fundraiser for the local hospital. In early June, the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation announced that every dollar donated to the Building Health Care for Generations fundraising campaign on June 27, including during the downtown Cruise





Even an intense thunderstorm couldn’t deter donors during a recent classic car show fundraiser for the local hospital. In early June, the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation announced that every dollar donated to the Building Health Care for Generations fundraising campaign on June 27, including during the downtown Cruise Night event, would be matched […]






A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]