In response to the letter of instruction issued by Huron Perth Public Health, effective at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 31, 2021, every person age 12 years and older wishing to access any of the municipally operated recreation facilities in North Perth will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID
Two caught with a stolen truck, ATV
A pickup truck and an all-terrain vehicle have been returned to their owners and plenty of charges have been laid following a recent investigation conducted by Huron County OPP.
Local residents recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To acknowledge Indigenous people here in our region and across Canada, out of respect for the survivors of the Indian Residential School System and the many generations since who have lived the intergenerational trauma caused by the system, but most of all to honour those children who didn’t make it
Kitchener driver charged with racing
he Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Kitchener driver after they were recorded speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit in North Perth.
Impaired driver arrested in North Perth
On Sept. 8 just after 8 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police were alerted to a suspicious vehicle parked at a residence in the area of Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Province announces funding for In the Know mental health program
The Ontario government has announced funding for a mental health literacy program designed to support the well-being of the farming community.
COVID numbers still low in Grey-Bruce
The local health unit reports that as of Sept. 28, there were 11 active cases of COVID-19, with 41 active high-risk contacts.
Weberlane Manufacturing to receive provincial funding for expansion project
A local manufacturing company is one of four businesses in Perth-Wellington receiving funding from the province to assist with its expansion project.
North Perth to host public meeting on Wallace Ave. S. one-way pilot project
The municipality is hosting a public meeting about the one-way block trial on Wallace Avenue South next month.
North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in on Sept. 3
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.
Drugs seized, four charged following trafficking investigation
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.
