Based on strong hints from public health officials and pharmaceutical companies, the next chapter of Canada’s mass COVID-19 vaccine story appears poised to involve inoculating younger children – and one-in-two parents of younger children are ready to jab their kids right away.
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Province officially launches Verify Ontario app
The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.
Poll: Three-in-five Canadians would have preferred outcome of federal election held using proportional distribution
In a federal election where little changed, Canadians have been left searching for value from the…
Survivor’s Flag unveiled at Parliament ceremony
The first legislated federal holiday on Sept. 30 was meant to commemorate and honour the people who endured the residential school system and their families.
Howick to waive fees for advertisements on arena boards
On Oct. 5, Howick council agreed to staff’s recommendation to waive the fees for the advertisements on the arena boards and Olympia at the Howick Community Centre (HCC) for the 2021-22 season.
Ironmen’s winning streak comes to an end against Mitchell
The Wingham Ironmen split the Thanksgiving weekend with a 4-3 win against the Hanover Barons and a 1-0 loss against the Mitchell Hawks.
Wroxeter resident wins $50,000 with Instant Crossword
Steven Burbidge of Wroxeter is celebrating after winning a $50,000 top prize with Instant Crossword.
Howick to seek additional support from OPP regarding bylaw enforcement issues in Wroxeter
Unsure of what more can be done to resolve bylaw enforcement issues in Wroxeter, Howick council decided to ask the OPP for help.
Morris-Turnberry council approves appointment of livestock, poultry evaluator
Council has approved the appointment of a new livestock and poultry valuer/investigator for the municipality.
Morris-Turnberry council approves draft clean yards bylaw
Morris-Turnberry is one step closer to replacing an outdated bylaw that will give the municipality additional options in dealing with some property standards complaints.
Morris-Turnberry ‘happy to support’ Belmore arena project
Morris-Turnberry will wait and see what action Howick Township takes with proposed upgrades to the Belmore Community Centre.
NWMO, University of Guelph launch research partnership
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) and the University of Guelph have partnered to launch a joint environmental DNA (eDNA) research program to further understand biodiversity conditions around potential repository sites in the South Bruce and Ignace areas.
North Huron to replace outdated truck fleet management bylaw with improved 10-year policy
Director of Public Works Jamie McCarthy presented a new plan for managing the fleet of vehicles owned by North Huron and used by several departments, including public works, recreation, facilities, and utilities.
Cliff’s Plumbing and Heating awarded contract to replace Dectron unit at Wescast Complex
orth Huron council received a report from Vicky Luttenburger, director of recreation and community services, at the Oct. 4 council meeting regarding the request for tender (RFT) for replacing the Dectron unit at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham.
Province-wide education blitz encourages Ontarians to learn what drinking water protection zone signs mean
Conservation Ontario and local source protection authorities and regions have launched a three-week public information campaign. The campaign about drinking water protection zone signs started on Oct. 7.
