The Voice of North Grenville
The Voice of North Grenville
Reaching by direct mail 9,000 homes and businesses in North Grenville Vol. 14 No. 7
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February 26, 2026
Community rallies around Hinton Thomson after devastating ski accident
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by Kim Davidson Sixteen-year-old Spencerville native Hinton Thomson’s life changed in an instant on January 31 while on an annual ski trip with family and friends at Ski Bromont. A significant fall left Hinton with three fractures in his back and
severe spinal cord trauma. He was rushed to the Montreal Children’s Hospital, where scans revealed the extent of his injuries. Doctors immediately performed emergency surgery to decompress and fuse his spine and remove debris. As a result of the trauma to his
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spinal cord, Hinton currently has no feeling or movement from his hips down. After a week and a half in Montreal, Hinton was transferred to CHEO to begin the next stage of his recovery and rehabilitation. In the coming weeks, Hinton will be moved to Holland Bloor-
view Kids Rehabilitation Hospital for specialized rehabilitation care. Before the accident, Hinton was an active, athletic teenager who embraced life at full speed. He played hockey and football, ran competitively, worked out regularly, and proudly represented his school on various sports teams. Known for his energy, determination, and “fullsend” attitude, Hinton put 150% into everything he did. He was learning to drive, looking forward to getting his license, and excited for upcoming hockey tournaments. In the weeks since the accident, daily routines have become unimaginable challenges. Simple tasks like bathing now require assistance. The emotional toll on Hinton and his family has been immense. And yet, through it all, Hinton’s spirit remains strong. As Hinton continues to heal, there is hope he may regain some feeling, movement, and control. However, doctors have advised that it is unlikely he will walk independently again. The family is moving forward with strength and positivity, but the reality is that Hinton will require specialized equipment,
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