Here is the Sydenham Current’s list of the ‘Top 10 Stories of the Year’ for 2017.
10 – Toronto Blue Jays visit Walpole Island
National Aboriginal Day celebrated with the Jays on Walpole
9 – Hiram Street fire and demolition
House fire on Hiram Street in Wallaceburg (Video, Photos)
Demolition order being placed for Hiram Street home
Rat issues on Hiram Street in Wallaceburg
Fire-ravaged Hiram Street home is demolished (Video)
8 – Dresden Slots possibly moving to Chatham
Dresden Slots moving to Chatham?
7 – ‘Sunflower special’ raises funds for local girls
Westbrook’s selling sunflowers for two Wallaceburg girls
‘Amazing’ turnout for sunflower special
Over $10,000 raised during ‘Sunflower Special’
6 – Holiday fires in Wallaceburg
Tom and Al’s
Massive fire at Tom and Al’s warehouse in Wallaceburg
Update: No injuries, blaze on-going at Tom and Al’s warehouse
Update: Arson investigation after Tom and Al’s warehouse fire
Tom and Al’s staff responds to blaze
Tom and Al’s warehouse blaze started in a dumpster
Westcourt
Fire at Westcourt apartments in Wallaceburg
Westcourt fire victims in need of donations
H&B
Fire at old H&B building in Wallaceburg (Video)
Investigation launched after H&B fire in Wallaceburg
5 – Completion of the Wallaceburg Splash Pad
Grand opening held for Wallaceburg Splash Pad
4 – ‘Two-site’ commitment by the CKHA, new services for SDH
Redevelopment plans unveiled for Sydenham Campus
CKHA plan is to redevelop the Sydenham Campus
Specialist clinics coming to Sydenham Campus
Expanded ambulatory care in the works at Sydenham Campus
New nursing clinic coming to Wallaceburg’s hospital
Renovations planned at Sydenham Campus in Wallaceburg
3 – ‘Shame Award’ saga leads to lawsuit victory for Wesley
‘Shame Award’ given to Wallaceburg councillor
Letter: Wesley responds to WWF ‘Shame Award’
Wesley, Water Wells First saga continues
Wesley threatens lawsuit against WWF spokesperson
Jakubec apologizes, Wesley’s lawyer questions its sincerity
Wesley wins lawsuit, not seeking re-election
Wesley still waiting for lawsuit payout
2- Four-way stop removal in Wallaceburg
Council approves 4-way stop removal delay
Bye-bye to the 4-way stop in Wallaceburg
Protest held at former 4-way stop location
Murray/Reaume petition launched in Wallaceburg
Stop light approved for Wallaceburg intersection
New traffic light being installed in Wallaceburg
1 – The journey of a transgender woman from Wallaceburg
The journey of a transgender woman from Wallaceburg
*Editor’s note: We chose these 10 stories to highlight this year based on a number of factors. By looking at online traffic, social media interaction and our thoughts on what stories made the biggest impact on the community. Let us know your thoughts by contacting Aaron Hall at aaron@sydenhamcurrent.ca.
