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.
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Annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce initiative recognizes local achievements
This coming weekend will mark the last opportunity to nominate North Perth businesses for their outstanding achievements and commitments to local commerce over the past year.
Local restaurant owner performs kind act for storm victims
Vesna Stojcic learned some valuable life lessons growing up in her native Croatia. One of the principle things she was taught was to help others, regardless if they are friend or stranger.
Motion passed to consider relief for all municipal ice sports, Sept. 13
A delegation from Listowel Minor Hockey approached council to ask for some relief for its financial woes on Sept. 13.
Perth-Wellington candidates discuss pandemic recovery, housing, long-term care, preserving farmland
Local candidates had two all-candidates meetings in Perth County – Stratford on Sept. 7 and Listowel on Sept. 9 – to let residents know how they plan to represent the riding if they are elected on Sept. 20.
Knollcrest Lodge outbreak claims lives of four residents
COVID-19 has been attributed to the deaths of four residents of Milverton’s Knollcrest Lodge long-term care home, according to Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Miriam Klassen.
Language, culture stolen by residential schools now part of reconciliation process
The United Nations (UN) named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the need to preserve, revitalize and promote the use of the world’s estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages - 2,680 of which are considered to be in danger.
Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program
Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.
Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal
Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.
Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic
In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.
Huron-Kinloss council supports purchase of extrication equipment
The 2021 fire department budget included $15,000 to upgrade auto extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”), with $20,000 for other equipment purchases.
Building numbers still up in Huron-Kinloss
The August 2021 building report indicates numbers are still up.
Morris-Turnberry municipal office to maintain current hours of operation
Now that the municipal office has reopened to walk-in traffic, staff felt the time was right to consider changing the hours the office was open to the public.
Changes to North Huron’s human resources policies and procedures introduced
North Huron CAO Dwayne Evans presented the new human resources manual to council at its Sept. 13 meeting.
North Huron Food Share shares local statistics during Hunger Action Month
Just as homelessness is growing, so is food bank use.