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Fimis Clinches Overtime Thriller as London Knights Edge Windsor Spitfires 3–2

A high-stakes matchup showcases rising talent, strategic discipline, and early-season intensity The London Knights added another dramatic win to their season on Saturday night, defeating the Windsor Spitfires 3–2 in overtime in a hard-fought Ontario Hockey League (OHL) matchup. With the decisive goal coming from forward Andoni Fimis in extra time, the Knights left the […]

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Sharp Rise in Flu Cases Sparks Concern as Canada Enters Peak Respiratory Season

Introduction: A Sudden and Significant Surge Canada is witnessing a notable spike in influenza cases as the country moves deeper into the winter respiratory season. Newly released federal data indicates that lab-confirmed flu cases have surged by nearly 61%, raising fresh concerns among health specialists already monitoring simultaneous increases in COVID-19 and RSV activity. The […]

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St. Marys Memorial Hospital Announces Temporary Emergency Department Hour Reduction Amid Ongoing Staffing Challenges

Community Advised of Weekend Service Disruption as Healthcare Alliance Addresses Resource Shortages The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) has announced a temporary reduction in operating hours at the St. Marys Memorial Hospital emergency department, citing persistent health human resource shortages that continue to challenge care providers across the region. The decision, affecting the upcoming weekend, […]

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Midwestern Ontario Counties Choose Their 2026 Wardens in Unanimous and Historic Selections

Local leadership in Midwestern Ontario has entered a new chapter as several counties across the region have formally selected their Wardens for 2026. The appointments, made through council nominations and internal voting, reflect a blend of experience, continuity, and fresh leadership. Bruce County, Grey County, and Perth County each confirmed their respective choices, highlighting a […]

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Shockwave on Sandytown Line: Investigators Probe Rare Home Explosion With No Fire

A Quiet Morning Shattered Residents of Bayham, Ont., are no strangers to winter’s early-morning stillness, but Friday’s calm broke in an instant. At 10:36 a.m. on Dec. 5, 2025, a powerful blast tore through a home on Sandytown Line in southeast Elgin County—an explosion so forceful that locals described it as “almost like a sonic […]