Photo by Craig PowerThe Wingham and District Hospital emergency department was temporarily closed for a portion of the day on September 29.
The Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance made the announcement that the ED in Wingham would be closed from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
LWHA stated that the closure was due to "staffing shortages" and the organization regreted having to close the ED in Wingham.
Ambulances were to bypass the hospital during the closure period and travel to the nearest open ED.
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre.
Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.
