The Wingham Emergency Department, which has not been part of the provincial Emergency Department Locum Program (EDLP) for several years, has received notification that it has been accepted back into the program.
Student nursing placement key recruitment strategy for Listowel, Wingham hospitals
Health human resources remain a pressure point throughout the region. The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance human resources department and the clinical team continue to actively recruit new hires.
Multicultural Association tempts your sweet tooth to raise funds to ‘bring back a smile’ for local boy
The Multicultural Association of Perth- Huron has set a fundraising goal of $5,000 to help fix the smile of Denuwan P Rambuka Liyanage, a five-year-old boy from North Perth who has lost all of his teeth due to a dental problem.
Local hospitals see system capacity challenges
Acute care and ICU capacity in the southwest region of Ontario has been very strained this year.
Local health care heroes continue to step up during ongoing pandemic
Across the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance, it is evident that staff and physicians have been both personally and professionally impacted by the ongoing pandemic.
Perth Meadows: North Perth’s self-sustaining seniors’ housing project
The inception of the Perth Adult Life Care Residence development was a community-driven project. A group of knowledgeable and passionate residents wanted to address the need for long-term care beds in the northern area of Perth County.
North Perth approves asphalt resurfacing work for Line 81
As part of the 2022 asphalt resurfacing program, staff brought forward a recommendation at the Feb. 7, council meeting to partner in the County of Perth Asphalt Reconstruction program again in 2022.
North Perth council denies request for new community garden, Feb. 7
Council received a report during its Feb. 7 meeting regarding a request received in January for a plot of land to develop another community garden.
Exercising my freedom in Toronto, or what I did on my winter vacation
I didn’t let the “Freedom Convoy” ruin my vacation. I’m vaxxed and not oppressed. I’m helping my friends, family, neighbours, community and country by being responsible.
North Perth recommends OPA regarding additional residential units
Council approved a recommendation for Perth County to approve an Official Plan Amendment, OPA 202, that would remove language in the current Official Plan that includes a five-year age requirement and zoning bylaw amendments if an addition is proposed to an accessory structure.
PC Connect usage highest on Listowel to Stratford route
Ridership on PC Connect transit continues to grow at a positive rate month-over-month. According to a report presented to county council on Jan. 27, by the end of December, the service had provided a total of 4,268 rides.
United Way event shines light on Faces of Homelessness in Huron-Perth
The Faces of Homelessness virtual lunch event held by the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) on Jan. 27 helped shine a light on the issues which perpetuate homelessness locally and across Canada.
Stop arm cameras being investigated for Perth County school buses
Council showed unanimous support at its Jan. 27 meeting of having staff investigate the implementation of an administrative monetary penalty system, including an automated school bus stop arm camera system, to help stop drivers that ‘blow-by’ school buses while they are stopped to pick up or drop of
Boundary Review Committee talks scenarios to ease enrolment crunch at local schools
The North Perth Boundary Review Committee met on Jan. 19 to discuss possible solutions to the enrolment pressures in the North Perth area and give feedback on some possible scenarios which offer options to help alleviate enrolment pressures in the area.
North Perth council requests staff report for new community garden
At the North Perth council meeting on Jan. 24, Coun. Allan Rothwell asked for discussion and a report to come back to council of a request from Madison Wiebe for a new community garden in Listowel.
