As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out for ages 5-11 within the Huron-Perth region, it should perhaps come as little surprise that the virus and its Delta variant strain in particular have targeted the largely unvaccinated elementary school demographic of late.
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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.
Local unemployment rate falls to 2.8 per cent
WALKERTON – In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…
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.
Steve McCabe seeks PC nomination in Perth-Wellington
Wellington North Ward 4 councillor Steve McCabe has announced he is seeking the Progressive Conservative Party nomination in Perth-Wellington for next year’s provincial election.
Don Van Galen seeks Perth-Wellington PC nomination for 2022 provincial election
Former St. Marys councillor Don Van Galen is the latest to enter the race to be selected as the Progressive Conservative Party’s candidate in Perth-Wellington for next year’s provincial election.
Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over
The province has announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to an additional 4.6 million Ontarians.
North Perth vehicle owner charged for school bus violation
Perth County OPP have charged the owner of a vehicle after it drove through the stop arm and flashing lights of a school bus last week.
Howick staff to report back on OMERS net loss
Howick council has asked their treasurer to bring back a report in response to correspondence from CUPE Ontario that states the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) posted a net loss of 2.7 per cent last year.
Hockey Night in Wallace
The Wallace U8 Sabres hosted the Minto Mad Dogs for a friendly contest on Nov. 25 at the Wallace Community Centre. While no official score was kept, the Sabres managed to find the net more often than their opponents.
Cyclones close out November schedule with pair of losses
The Listowel Junior Cyclones are likely grateful to be done with their November schedule.
Mitchell Hawks roll out red carpet for Monkton boy
The PJHL Pollock Division’s top club made a Monkton boy feel like a part of the team this past Sunday, as the Mitchell Hawks pulled out all the stops for Reid Buchanan.
IN PHOTOS – Listowel Candy Cane Christmas Parade 2021
Santa Claus was the main attraction at the North Perth Chamber of Commerce-hosted reverse parade held in Listowel Memorial Park on Saturday, Nov. 27.
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.
