On Sept. 14 just after 2 p.m., the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Wellington County CSCU conducted a traffic stop on Snyder’s Road East, Petersburg in Waterloo Region, after a drug trafficking investigation.
Canadian Poultry XPO cancelled due to COVID restrictions
The inaugural Canadian Poultry XPO is cancelled for November 2021. This final decision was ultimately made by government and health officials with significant parameters around largescale events and gatherings for the fall of 2021.
HPPH: Understanding encouraged as proof of vaccination takes effect
The provincial requirement to provide proof of vaccination to access certain indoor public settings takes effect today (Sept. 22), and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) thanks the community for continuing to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 and its variants.
Incumbent MP John Nater wins handily in Perth-Wellington
The crowd of supporters, family and volunteers gathered at the Mitchell Golf Club to celebrate Perth-Wellington MP John Nater’s re-election might have been limited in size due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it wasn’t limited in enthusiasm when victory was announced on Monday.
Caressant Care implementing mandatory staff vaccination policy
Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes is joining a group of national seniors’ care providers in implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for staff at the Woodstock-based company’s 25 long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Guelph resident charged following stabbing incident
One person was charged after a victim was stabbed in the Municipality of North Perth last week.
North Perth implementing proof of vaccination for all municipal rec facilities, meeting spaces
The Municipality of North Perth announced on Thursday that it will require proof of vaccination for all patrons of municipally-operated recreation facilities and meeting places in compliance with the Government of Ontario’s forthcoming mandate that comes into effect on Sept. 22, 2021.
Poll: Conservatives, Liberals locked in two-way race as election day nears
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – With the federal election campaign nearing the end of its final week, a poll shows that no party is separating itself amongst Canadian voters.
Listowel Terry Fox Run to be conducted virtually
For the second straight year, the Listowel Terry Fox Run will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q&A with Huron-Bruce federal election candidates
With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, Midwestern Newspapers caught up with four of the five Huron-Bruce candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election’s hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Justin L. Smith, Independent
Huron-Bruce Independent candidate, Justin L. Smith, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate James Rice, Liberal Party
Huron-Bruce Liberal Party candidate, James Rice, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Ben Lobb, Conservative Party
Huron-Bruce Conservative candidate, Ben Lobb, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his…
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Jan Johnstone, New Democratic Party
Huron-Bruce New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Jan Johnstone, took time out of her campaign schedule to give her thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in
A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.
