Acute care and ICU capacity in the southwest region of Ontario has been very strained this year.
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Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2021 Better Newspapers Competition this week, with Midwestern Newspapers picking up 12 nominations in recognition of some top-tier local news coverage last year.
Local health care heroes continue to step up during ongoing pandemic
Across the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance, it is evident that staff and physicians have been both personally and professionally impacted by the ongoing pandemic.
Province accelerates timeline for lifting public health measures
The Ontario government has announced an accelerated timeline for lifting numerous public health measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including ending provincial proof of vaccination requirements in most settings by March 1.
‘The eyes of the world are upon us’: Ford declares state of emergency, tells Ottawa protesters to ‘go home’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew a line on Feb. 11, declaring a provincial state of emergency and pleading to protesters gathered in Ottawa and at critical Canadian border crossings to leave.
Morris-Turnberry reports ‘very good year’ for building permit fees
While it wasn’t a record-setting year for building permit numbers in Morris-Turnberry, the municipality recorded what Mayor Jamie Heffer called a “very good year” in 2021.
Nelemans continues to question BMGCC fundraising consultant deal
MORRIS-TURNBERRY – Council briefly discussed Huron East’s recent approval of a contract with…
Huron County Plowing Match set for Aug. 18-19, 2022
The dates for the 2022 Huron County Plowing Match have been announced.
Huron County Library receives prestigious award for Digitized Newspaper project
The Huron County Library has received a prestigious award for its Huron County Digitized Newspaper project.
Marathon council meeting prompts requests for changes in North Huron
A six-hour council meeting on Feb. 7 has North Huron councillors asking for two changes in the procedures.
North Huron defends decision to ask for help with community complexes
Councillors and staff defended their decision to send a letter out to surrounding municipalities requesting assistance with the deficit currently being experienced by the North Huron recreation department.
Support for ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Wingham
A group of people supporting the “Freedom Convoy”, which has set up in downtown Ottawa, travelled through the region last weekend. On Feb. 5 a group of protestors gathered in Kincardine before rolling out and traveling through Goderich and Clinton before completing their trip in Wingham.
Huron County BR+E survey identifies areas for improvement in local business sectors
The county-wide effort to survey businesses has been completed. Now the Huron County Economic Development Department is sharing the results which identify areas for improvement before they develop an action plan to support local businesses.
North Huron council approves 2022 municipal budget
The Township of North Huron held its statutory public meeting required to complete their annual budget process on Feb. 7.
Legal marijuana sales begin in Wingham on Feb. 11
After months of renovations, paperwork, and multiple interviews with police detectives, Ashley Vander Velden and Bill George, owners of Naturally Bongins in Wingham, can legally sell marijuana to people over the age of 19.
