Author Archives: 90.5 myFM News staff
OPP Respond to Chaos at Wingham and District Hospital
A local troublemaker is facing charges after he turned a regular day at Wingham and District Hospital into an eventful one. Just before 6pm on Wednesday, July 5, law enforcement received a distress ca...
Jul 14, 2023
Rural Ontario Institute to Revolutionize Rural Communities Access to Housing Data
The Rural Ontario Institute has introduced their Rural Housing Information System (RHIS), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at centralizing housing data and addressing the critical lack of information...
Jul 14, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - 159th Annual Zurich Fair Celebrates Community Craftsmanship
The 159th Annual Zurich Country Fair is coming up on July 21-23 at the Zurich Agriplex (behind the arena), and there's lots for everyone to be excited about. Jenna Becker, President of the Zurich Fair...
Jul 13, 2023 Credit - Zurich Country Fair Website | A tractor pull at last years fair.
Local Church Building to be Converted into Boutique Hotel
South Huron Council saw the request from Hillside Development to convert what was previously a church building on Main Street into a 10 unit boutique hotel. The proposal was reviewed at a council meet...
Jul 13, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: Flooding Following Rainfall Early this Morning May Present Hazards into this Weekend
Heavy rainfall in the early hours of this morning has prompted the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) to issue a flood watch for the entire watershed. The intense downpour overnight saw so...
Jul 13, 2023 Photo by B. Shakyaver
From Kubota Woman Farmer of the Year to MS Bike Tour Warrior: Patti Soer Takes on a New Challenge
You may recognize her as the myFM 2022 Kubota Woman Farmer of the year - but this time she's branching out into something new. It's Patti Soer's first year on the MS Bike Tour. The annual event on Jul...
Jul 13, 2023
Premier Doug Ford Talks $46 Billion Federal Healthcare Investment, Alludes to Transformation in Delivery with Inclusion of Private Clinics
Premier Doug Ford wraps up three days of meetings in Winnipeg on Tuesday after addressing healthcare at the beginning of the week. The issue has topped concerns in our listening area and beyond for ye...
Jul 13, 2023 ROYALTY FREE
close up of doctor washing hands at hosital sink
An Inside Scoop on the Changing Landscape of the Huron Perth Real Estate Market
According to a local realtor, elevated interest rates have created a changing housing sphere. According to the Huron Perth Association of Realtors, a total of 239 homes were sold through the MLS Syste...
Jul 13, 2023 Heimpel says he hopes that these standards will ensure professionalism in the industry | Photo submitted
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - Historic Libraries in Huron County Owe Their Establishment to a Billionaire Philanthropist
Some local buildings owe their historic roots to a billionaire philanthropist. Andrew Carnegie owed his riches to the sale of his steel company to J.P. Morgan in 1901. Known for his ruthless business ...
Jul 12, 2023 The Carnegie Library in Seaforth circa 1910 - Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
Huron County OPP Cracks Down on Road Safety Violators, Issues Over 218 Charges
Huron County's finest were out in full force during the Canada Day Road Safety Week campaign, and they weren't messing around. From June 24th to July 3rd, officers kept a keen eye on off-road vehicle ...
Jul 12, 2023
