Author Archives: 90.5 myFM News staff
Funding for rural economic development announced at ROMA conference, expansion of housing funds
Announcements at this week's Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference left lots for small communities to be excited about. Premier Doug Ford emphasized the government's commitment to rura...
Jan 24, 2024 Minister Thompson shared the announcement at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference this week | Image provided by OMAFRA
Local family reps Exeter's own White Squirrel on Family Feud Canada
If you missed it last night, a local family was bursting with Exeter pride when they stepped up to the plate on CBC's Family Feud. The Christmas Family, sporting seasonal outfits, and accompanied by a...
Jan 24, 2024 From CBC on Facebook
Bell Let's Talk Day: fostering mental health awareness in our community
Today marks Bell Let's Talk Day, an initiative that has been making a significant impact in raising awareness about mental health issues. Pam Hill, Regional Director with CMHA Thames Valley Addiction ...
Jan 24, 2024
Intimate partner violence investigations in South Huron and Bluewater lead to arrests
Intimate partner violence investigations in South Huron and Bluewater on January 16th have led to several charges. A call for service in South Huron led to charges of spousal assault with a weapon, th...
Jan 24, 2024
Minister Lecce shines light on revamped kindergarten curriculum
The provincial government's retooled the kindergarten curriculum by introducing clear and direct instruction in reading, writing, and math. Minister of Education Stephen Lecce provided some in-class o...
Jan 24, 2024
Watermain break in Grand Bend could see disruptions of service in some areas
Some Grand Bend residents are facing water service disruptions due to a watermain break on or near Pine Street. The incident, reported earlier today, has prompted swift action from local crews who are...
Jan 23, 2024
Volunteers brave the cold to feed hundreds across Huron County with mobile food bank
In the heart of Huron County, a dedicated group of volunteers is making a significant impact on the lives of hundreds of families. Braving harsh weather conditions, this small team of about half a doz...
Jan 23, 2024 Despite some slightly numb fingers and toes, the volunteers were all smiles on Friday morning | Photo by B. Shakyaver
Local municipalities urge caution around shelf ice
As winter officially sets in along the Lake Huron shorelines, the many local municipalities are urging residents and visitors to admire the frozen lake from a safe distance. Ice formations may seem en...
Jan 23, 2024 From Municipality of Bluewater website
Sentencing hearing begins in Veltman trial
A sentencing hearing is set to resume today for a man who killed four members of a Muslim family in London, Ontario. Twenty-three-year-old Nathaniel Veltman was found guilty in November of four counts...
Jan 23, 2024
Outbreak at Stratford General Hospital officially declared over
The Stratford General Hospital has officially ended the combined outbreak of COVID-19 and Influenza A, as declared by Huron Perth Public Health. The outbreak, initially announced on the Medicine Unit ...
Jan 23, 2024
