Author Archives: 90.5 myFM News staff
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: This 13-year-old is tearing up the tri-oval racetrack at Grand Bend Speedway this summer
She's not old enough to have her driver's license, but this summer she'll be tearing up the racetrack at Grand Bend Speedway. At just 13 years old, Alivia Curtis is gearing up for her first full seaso...
May 26, 2024 Photo by B. Shakyaver
Progress is slow, as Bluewater opts not to fly the Pride Flag again this June
The Pride Flag will once again not be flying in Bluewater this June, following discussion at council's meeting on Tuesday, (May 21). Councillor Winona Bailey initiated the motion and kicked off the di...
May 24, 2024
Retrial of alleged murder in Hullet Marsh kicks off in Elgin County
The retrial of Boris Panovski, accused of murdering Toronto-area construction executive Donato Frigo in Hullet Marsh (outside of Clinton) in September 2014, kicked off yesterday (May 23) with Panovski...
May 24, 2024
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month - here's some of the challenges of living with CF
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month. Life with cystic fibrosis (CF) can come with a lot of unseen challenges, like dozens of pills and hours of specialized treatments. CF is the most common fatal g...
May 24, 2024
Death of a child in Ontario from measles prompts calls from HPPH to check your immunizations to make sure you're protected
Huron Perth Public Health is urging families to prioritize measles vaccinations following a confirmed measles-related death of a child in Ontario. Karen Bergin-Payette, Immunizations Manager, expresse...
May 24, 2024
Providing alcohol at grocery stores and other retail outlets has resulted in a notable increase in impaired driving
Ontario finds itself at a crossroads in its approach to alcohol sales, balancing increased accessibility with the imperative to address related harms. The province's decision to allow grocery stores a...
May 24, 2024
Employee at Mitchell store charged following suspicious lottery win
OPP Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) has charged two people after investigating a suspicious lottery win reported by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). On December 14, 2023, t...
May 24, 2024 Photo by B. Shakyaver
The 48 - an absolutely jam packed weekend ahead in Exeter-Grand Bend!
An action packed weekend is ahead of us, and there's lots of things on tap to dig up your next thrifted treasure, participate in a charitable fundraiser or win prizes! Here's all the things you can ge...
May 24, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Have a smashing good time at the Clinton Spring Fair next weekend
Clinton is gearing up for an exciting weekend as the annual Clinton Spring Fair approaches. Lorne Koch, a long-time member of the fair committee, shares insights into what attendees can expect this ye...
May 23, 2024 Photo provided
Councillors call on professional bodies to examine international qualifications for newcomers to Huron County
Top challenges for newcomers in Huron County include cost of living, lack of recognition of international education, shortage of family doctors and isolation. That's according to a recent survey by th...
May 23, 2024 Photo by B. Shakyaver with files from Pexels
