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Submitted by: Meaford Hospital Foundation People have grown accustomed to seeing headlines about multi-millionaires making large donations to charity. But it’s people like Wayne Acheson who sometimes have the most impact, especially in smaller communities. Wayne was 76 when he passed away last February in Meaford. And in a remarkable final act of generosity, he left a $15,000 gift in his Will to the Meaford Hospital Foundation. “It was pretty much most of his savings, once everything was paid, but no matter...

September 28 was World Rabies Day, an opportunity to raise community awareness about rabies and how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from the viral disease. The World Health Organization established “Act Now: You, Me, Communities” as the theme for World Rabies Day 2025. The theme highlights that everyone has a role to play in rabies prevention and, ultimately, achieving the goal of eliminating the virus worldwide. Grey Bruce Public Health is taking this occasion to remind residents of...