BlackburnNews.com photoGiving Tuesday was a big success for two local organizations.
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation received a donation from McDonagh Insurance Brokers matched all donations to the foundation up to $10,000, and the community ended up raising over $56,000 for upgraded lab equipment at Wingham and District Hospital.
Additionally, the Huron Shores Hospice Giving Tuesday campaign had a fundraising goal of $10,000, which they blew by with a grand total of $19,746.
Lambton OPP will have an increased presence in Grand Bend as they continue to search for a swimmer that was reported missing on Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays blew out Seattle 8-1 to open the weekend series
The beach at Pinery Provincial Park was posted as unsafe for swimming heading into the final weekend of August.
Black Gold Brewery in Petrolia is looking to thank the community for its ongoing support while also raising awareness for local charities during its annual block party.
A celebration will take place on Saturday afternoon, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., at Imperial City Brew House.
The matchup between the London Knights and Erie Otters is taking place on Saturday at 4 p.m., and is a fundraiser for upgrades to the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre.
