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“I’m blessed to be able to do this,” said Lisa Harper, resource development manager for United Way Perth-Huron. Harper was the guest speaker at the March 20 meeting of the Kinloss Kairshea Women’s Institute, held at the former Lucknow town hall and she spoke on the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) in Wingham. The NHCC […]

The first-ever London police chief’s gala raised more than $200,000 for a pair of local non-profits and will become an annual event, according to a new staff report.

The Kincardine and District Lions Club made multiple donations to local groups over the past month using proceeds from the club’s annual dinner draw. On March 7, Wes Larsen of Drop-in at the Bridge received a cheque for $500 toward the program. Established in the spring of 2018, Drop-in at The Bridge is a community […]

Community-pooled funds are helping boost charities and projects in the region. This is Part Three of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.

One ambitious project failed. Another took off. A player in both sees takeaways. This is Part Three of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.

Knox Church, located at 345 Durham St. in Kincardine, is pleased to host another community lunch on April 4 from noon until 2 p.m. This time, it’s the hearty Great Canadian Hot Stew and a Bun Lunch with dessert, tea, coffee and lots of opportunity for warm and cordial fellowship. Everyone is invited and donations […]

The conflict has led to a lot of questions and confusion, and could be discussed at a meeting this week.

Safespace, a London outreach agency for at-risk sex workers, has laid off its staff and is returning to a volunteer-run model

This year’s Coldest Night of the Year walk in Wingham managed to raise $30,000 for United Way’s Northern Huron Connection Centre. On Feb. 22, dozens of walkers congregated at the Maitland River Community Church to participate in the event, which raised a total of $30,840. Although some area walks were forced to make adjustments due […]

In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid by companies accused of fueling the overdose crisis. But where is that money going, who is getting it, and is it doing any good?

In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid by companies accused of fueling the overdose crisis. But where is that money going, who is getting it, and is it doing any good?

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