Author Archives: 90.5 myFM News staff
Community Living Ontario calls for increases to base funding after 30 years of neglect
Community Living Ontario has launched a new campaign, calling on the the Ontario government to turn their eyes to chronic underfunding in community living agencies. The campaign calls for a 5% increas...
Jan 18, 2024
SIU clears officers in charges related to incident that shut down South Huron Hospital Emergency Department
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has cleared three provincial police officers in a case where a suspect was punched during a standoff at a hospital's emergency room. The SIU found no grounds for...
Jan 17, 2024 Photo provided by OPP SIU report
Lambton Heritage Museum seeks community stories for upcoming hockey exhibit
Lambton County Archives and Lambton Heritage Museum is inviting community members to share their hockey stories, photos, and objects, now until February 29th. Nicole Aszalos, Archivist/Supervisor, say...
Jan 17, 2024
South Huron adopts 2024 budget, with up to 3.91% increase in property taxes
South Huron Council officially passed the 2024 budget at their meeting on Monday, (January 15). Julia Warwick, Director of Financial Services & Treasurer, outlined key priorities and initiatives f...
Jan 17, 2024 Photo by B. Shakyaver
Here are ways that you can share the road, and ride safely this snowmobile safety week
Last year in the West Region, there were 14 fatalities involving snowmobiles, mostly attributed to impaired and inattentive driving. Now's a good time to talk about how we can change that number, it's...
Jan 17, 2024
South Huron Arts Centre looks to make community connections in their winter 2024 programming
Getting involved in the community, getting to know your neighbours, and learning something new - what's not to love? The South Huron Arts Centre has unveiled an exciting list of programs for the rest ...
Jan 16, 2024 Homuth shared her excitement at this season's offerings | Photo by B. Shakyaver
Huron Perth Public Health says groceries for a family of four cost $267 per week
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has unveiled its latest report, titled "The Real Cost of Eating in Huron and Perth," shedding light on the stark realities of food insecurity in the region. According ...
Jan 16, 2024
Bluewater resident faces theft and impaired operation charges after incident in Goderich
Huron OPP have charged a Bluewater resident with Theft Under $5,000 and Impaired Operation following a complaint received on December 3rd The investigation stemmed from a theft at a Goderich retail st...
Jan 16, 2024
Local housing struggles being documented in UWPH's new survey
If you've struggled with rising housing costs, a local survey is looking to give a voice to the people beyond the statistics. United Way Perth-Huron's Social Research and Planning Council has initiate...
Jan 16, 2024 Photo provided by UWPH
Lambton Shores hopes to finally widen the bridge in Grand Bend in 2024, alongside other improvements and projects
Although many think of Lambton Shores as a summer destination, the municipality is hard at work all year around ensuring that their community remains a vibrant place to visit and live. Looking back at...
Jan 16, 2024 Mayor Cook says that he's looking forward to another year of tourism| Photo by B. Shakyaver
