Author Archives: 90.5 myFM News staff
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: OPP Marine Unit ready for a busy Summer on Huron County's waterways
The Huron OPP Marine Unit is back on patrol this summer, working to ensure safety on Lake Huron. According to Constable Craig Soldan, a previous 17-foot harbour craft was ill suited for the challengin...
Jun 20, 2024 Left Photo: Sibley (L) and Soldan (R), Right photo: Soldan takes the boat out for a patrol, Photos by B. Shakyaver
Exeter community garden program kicks off with focus on healthy eating and hands-on learning
The new Community Garden program, spearheaded by Rural Response for Healthy Children, officially launched this morning (June 20th) at the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle. This initiative aims to educate...
Jun 20, 2024 Cowman and one of the children plant marigolds in the community garden box reserved for the program | Photos by B. Shakyaver
South Huron to offer financial support to cemeteries operating within it's boundaries
Municipal staff were hoping to be proactive with a framework proposed at South Huron Council's meeting on Monday (June 17th). The framework would see a best practice established for providing financia...
Jun 20, 2024 Photo by B. Shakyaver
Road Closure in Exeter causes traffic woes for commuters, local businesses remain steady
The closure of the road in Exeter today has certainly caused some frustration for commuters - with lineups around all alternate routes around town, including lengthy queues at Airport Line and Dashwoo...
Jun 20, 2024 Photo by B. Shakyaver
Hit and run in Huron East sees 38-year-old Central Huron resident charged
On Monday (June 17), Huron County OPP received a report about a collision involving two vehicles on Winthrop Road in the Municipality of Huron East. An 80-year-old passenger from Stratford was taken t...
Jun 20, 2024
LCBO workers' potential July 5th strike threatens Ontario's summer liquor supply
The countdown to a possible July 5th strike by workers at LCBO stores like the ones in Exeter and beyond, threatens a dryer than normal summer in Ontario. Should that happen, the LCBO says they do hav...
Jun 20, 2024
The 48 - Thursday is the perfect day to get out and get involved in your community, here's how!
There's so much to explore in your community today! From Dads & Kids Night at the Huron County Museum, the Heritage Information Night at Exeter Legion and a Trivia Night at Torched Brewing - the p...
Jun 20, 2024
Bluewater councillor says that they have "council people not doing their homework" following heated discussion about municipal alcohol policy
Sparks flew in Bluewater council chambers on Monday night (June 18) when councillors discussed the municipality's alcohol policy. Among debates about changes to the policy which designated tournaments...
Jun 19, 2024
Highway 4 to be closed for construction on Thursday
A planned diversion of traffic will see no passing through Exeter via Highway 4 tomorrow. The road is currently under major construction, with sewer work, and other underlying infrastructure requiring...
Jun 19, 2024
Heat Warning extended for our area - keep cool this week!
Local residents should prepare for continued hot and humid weather through Sunday (June 23), as an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton, Middlesex, Huron and Perth Counties. Extended Heat...
Jun 19, 2024
