The John Howard Society is a non-profit agency helping those who are affected by the judicial system. Over the years it has evolved from dealing with issues that emerge in conjunction with incarceration to offering a variety of programs for all facets of individuals from those who are facing allegat
As community grows, long-term care in North Perth remains significant concern
Concerns regarding the long-term care (LTC) situation in North Perth have been hot button topics for local stakeholders and influencers in recent discussions.
Physician shifts filled at Wingham ER, holiday closures avoided
Karl Ellis, Executive CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) assured the Advance Times in an email on Dec. 14 that vacant shifts in the Wingham hospital's emergency department have been filled and the potential closure as a result of not having physician coverage has been avoided.
IN PHOTOS – Monkton’s Reverse Santa Claus Parade
Monkton hosted its Reverse Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Perth County council voices its disappointment with Via Rail scheduling changes
Warden James Aitcheson sparked some unexpected discussion on Dec. 2 when he asked Meredith Forget, manager of Economic Development and Tourism, for her thoughts on whether the county should add its voice to concerns over recent changes to Via Rail’s schedule of the eastbound train through Stratford.
Housing focus of discussion on Perth County business retention, expansion study
MDB Insight presented the results of a Triage Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) study of local businesses to council on Dec. 2. The study was conducted to give a better understanding of opportunities and barriers to businesses in the current environment given the impact of COVID-19.
Local council encourages Perth to discuss Mayne Corners safety concerns with Huron
Council unanimously agreed on Dec. 6 to forward a report to Perth County council to encourage further discussion about safety at the intersection of Perth Road 178 and Line 88, commonly known as Mayne Corners.
It Takes A Village invites volunteers to join the team
Now that It Takes A Village is more settled into its new location, a call is being put out to invite community members to join the team.
Rothwell reacts to Ford’s municipal assertions on affordable housing barriers
When it came time to request reports from North Perth staff on Dec. 6, Coun. Allan Rothwell showed that he was not pleased with some of Premier Doug Ford’s comments when he and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark announced that they have set up a summit on affordable housing which
Council acclaims Aitcheson for third term as PC warden
Perth County council acclaimed James (Jim) Aitcheson, the deputy mayor for the Township of Perth South, as warden for his third consecutive term on Dec. 2.
Listowel hospital to offer enhanced services to mammography unit
The mammography unit at Listowel Memorial Hospital will see the implementation of the new equipment in March.
More local nurses to be trained for operating rooms to clear COVID surgery backlog
As part of a Surgical Recovery Plan, the Ministry of Health has initiated a program to deal with the backlog of surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wingham ER at risk of closure during holidays
Throughout the year, the Wingham & District Hospital emergency department is staffed with a mixture of Wingham physicians and locum doctors, but Wingham has not been part of the provincial Emergency Department Locum Program (EDLP) for a couple of years.
Sharpin warns North Perth to be ‘alarmed’ by difficulties with staff retention, recruitment
A special meeting of council was held on Nov. 22 to discuss a new Human Resources (HR) strategy which is being developed by the municipality.
Perth County Warden presents Sayegh, Bonsma with commendation
On Nov. 18, Perth County council took time to recognize a good-news story that symbolizes the work that paramedics do each day.
