At its recent meeting on May 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed the latest news on the measles outbreak in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.
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Trial raises questions about consent
The sexual assault trial of five hockey players in London, Ont. is likely to continue for some time.
April unemployment rate decreases to 4.2%
In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 4.2%.
The Un-credible Trump
Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.
New measles exposures in HPPH region including Wingham hospital
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.
We cannot overlook our own issues
The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.
‘News is only the first rough draft of history’
I’m going to (fairly shamelessly) borrow from some of my previous bosses this week and talk about…
A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour
As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and…
Unpermitted burns, illegal burns an issue for North Perth FD: Pape
Unpermitted controlled burns, and even controlled burns that include items that aren’t allowed to be burned, continue to be a problem for the North Perth Fire Department despite the fact that it can cost residents significant amounts of money.
New measles exposures reported in HPPH region
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.
Anonymous $10,000 donation supports Imagination Library in Howick
The Howick Optimist Club recently received a generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk
Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.
HPPH reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”
Highlighting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education opportunities from April – June
Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has a spring line up of education opportunities.
Volunteers are at the heart of United Way’s work across Perth-Huron
National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the incredible commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.
