Author Archives: 90.5 myFM News staff
Bayfield speed reduction project shows little change in driver behaviour
Following a pilot project that reduced speeds on the streets of Bayfield, this past Monday (November 20) Bluewater Council looked at the numbers. Initiated after a decision to reduce the speed from 50...
Nov 27, 2023 Photo by B. Shakyaver
Stay healthy, or stay home - advice from local health professionals this respiratory season
We are officially in respiratory illness season, with COVID-19, influenza, and various respiratory viruses circulating. Huron Perth Family Health Teams, Huron Perth & Area OHT, and Huron Perth Pub...
Nov 27, 2023
Snow squall watch issued for the region, with up to 15cm expected
Local residents in the Exeter-Grand Bend area are urged to keep their eyes on the skies, as Environment Canada issued a snow squall watch this morning. This alert covers a significant portion of our r...
Nov 27, 2023 Photo by B. Shakyaver
You're not alone when you're working to protect your agricultural lands
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) is hosting a workshop for rural landowners, to teach them about protecting their land, and local waterways. The workshop is scheduled for tomorrow (Novem...
Nov 27, 2023 Cover crops are one of many ways that landowners can protect their soil form erosion | Photo submitted
Coldwell Banker Dawnflight Realty is giving away $1500 this Christmas to families that need it most
In the spirit of holiday generosity, Coldwell Banker Dawnflight Realty is spreading joy and goodwill through their latest initiative, the CB Christmas Cheer giveaway. Greg Dodds, Broker of Record at C...
Nov 27, 2023 Dodds is excited to give back to the community | Photo submitted
Grand Bend sewer dispute drags on as South Huron Council moves to another committee of the whole
The contentious Grand Bend Trunk Sewer discussion will once again be taking the floor at a committee of the whole meeting - with the date confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Over three hours of discussio...
Nov 27, 2023 Photo by B. Shakyaver
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Connection Centre seeks community support to make sure that everyone has enough to eat this Christmas
The Southern Huron Connection Centre in Exeter works with the unhoused and most vulnerable in our community, all year around. Heading into the holiday season, they run their Adopt A Friend program. An...
Nov 26, 2023 Andrea said that they're looking for more community support to fill the food hampers they'll be giving out this Christmas | Photo by B. Shakyaver
In response to chronic housing shortage, United Way Perth-Huron announces intention to act as affordable housing developer
United Way Perth-Huron is taking a giant leap to address housing scarcity across Perth-Huron with the launch of their United Housing initiative. The announcement on National Housing Day (November 22),...
Nov 24, 2023 Photo provided by United Way Perth-Huron
Did you know that November is Adoption and Permanency Education Month? Here's some things you didn't know about adoption in 2023.
Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society is recognizing Adoption and Permanency Education Month by working to dispel misconceptions around the adoption process. Executive Director Kristian Wilson emphasized...
Nov 24, 2023
COVID outbreak at St. Mary's hospital officially over
The COVID-19 outbreak at St. Marys Memorial Hospital, has officially come to an end. Huron Perth Public Health declared the outbreak over this morning - it was initially declared on the Inpatient Unit...
Nov 24, 2023
